The Mallens
Series Overview
The Mallens is a British television drama based on four Catherine Cookson novels, The Mallen Streak, The Mallen Girls, The Mallen Secret, and The Mallen Curse. Produced by Granada Television for ITV1, it ran for thirteen episodes from 10 June 1979 to 3 July 1980. A ruthless 19th-century Northumberland squire, Thomas Mallen of High Banks Hall, has a genetic white streak (poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, all of whom inherit the white streak and live disastrous lives.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 13 Episodes
60 min per episode
1979 – 1980
Premiered: Sun, Jun 10, 1979
Catherine CooksonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “The Mallen Curse: Part 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Martin, Ronald Wilson, Brian Mills, Mary McMurray
Catherine Cookson, Jack Russell
Mike Thomson
Paul Green
Roy Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Roberts
Producer
Jack Russell
Writer
Mike Thomson
Director of Photography
Paul Green
Editor
Richard Martin
Director
Ronald Wilson
Director
Brian Mills
Director
Mary McMurray
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is The Mallens about?
The Mallens is a British television drama based on four Catherine Cookson novels, The Mallen Streak, The Mallen Girls, The Mallen Secret, and The Mallen Curse. Produced by Granada Television for ITV1, it ran for thirteen episodes from 10 June 1979 to 3 July 1980. A ruthless 19th-century Northumberland squire, Thomas Mallen of High Banks Hall, has a genetic white streak (poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, all of whom inherit the white streak and live disastrous lives.
How many seasons does The Mallens have?
The Mallens comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Mallens?
Key cast members in The Mallens include Caroline Blakiston, Matthew Long, Michael Thomas, Julie Shipley, Victoria Williams.
Who created or directed The Mallens?
The Mallens was developed and directed by Richard Martin, Ronald Wilson, Brian Mills, Mary McMurray.