The Family
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
1974 – 1974
Premiered: Tue, Jan 1, 1974
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Episode 12”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Family (1974) EP1
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc Roddam, Paul Watson
Dave Brooks
Philip Bonham-Carter
John Bush, Dave King, Bill Wright
Paul Watson
Department Leadership Roster
Franc Roddam
Director
Paul Watson
Director
Paul Watson
Producer
Dave Brooks
Original Music Composer
Philip Bonham-Carter
Director of Photography
John Bush
Editor
Dave King
Editor
Bill Wright
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family
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What is The Family about?
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.
How many seasons does The Family have?
The Family comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Family?
Key cast members in The Family include Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins, Terry Wilkins, Gary Wilkins.
Who created or directed The Family?
The Family was developed and directed by Franc Roddam, Paul Watson.