The Family
Overview
The Family was a 1974 BBC television series made by producer Paul Watson, and directed by Franc Roddam. It was a fly-on-the-wall documentary series, seen by many as the precursor to reality television. It was similar to an American documentary which had aired the previous year in 1973, called An American Family. It followed the working-class Wilkins family of six of Reading, through their daily lives, warts and all, and culminated in the marriage of one of the daughters, which was plagued by fans and paparazzi alike.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Heather Wilkins
Margaret Wilkins
Marian Wilkins
Terry Wilkins
Gary Wilkins
Chris Wilkins
Tom Bernes
Karen Wilkins
Scott Wilkins
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Family was a 1974 BBC television series made by producer Paul Watson, and directed by Franc Roddam. It was a fly-on-the-wall documentary series, seen by many as the precursor...
The Family has 1 season with 12 episodes.
The Family premiered on January 1, 1974.
No, The Family has ended. The final episode aired on March 19, 1974.
The Family originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Family was created by Paul Watson.
The Family has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Family is classified as Documentary, Reality.