Keep It in the Family (1971 TV series)

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Keep It in the Family
Keep It in the Family film frame (1971).jpg
Genre Sitcom
Written by
Directed by Ian Davidson
Starring
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerIan Davidson
Camera setup Multi-camera
Original release
Network ITV
Release21 September (1971-09-21) 
26 October 1971 (1971-10-26)

Keep It in the Family is a 1971 British television sitcom produced by Yorkshire Television which ran for six episodes. [1] The series starred Tim Barrett, Vivienne Martin, Joyce Grant, Jack Haig, and Tony Maiden. [1] Although wiping was common among British broadcasters of the early 1970s, the series exists in its entirety. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Keep It In The Family - ITV1 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?search=Keep+It+in+the+Family+ [ dead link ]