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Fire Crackers is a British television sitcom that aired from 29 August 1964 to 20 February 1965. Two series were produced, for a total of 13 episodes. The series was produced by Associated Television (ATV), and aired on ITV. Unlike many British series of the 1960s, the series survives intact in the archives. [1]

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