Watchtopia Logo
The Front Line

The Front Line

The Front Line was a BBC sitcom about two half-brothers of West Indian descent who shared a house, one brother, Malcolm, is a policeman, the other, Sheldon, is a dreadlocked Rastafarian. It was created by Alex Shearer, filmed in Bristol and Cardiff, and transmitted between 6 December 1984 and 17 January 1985. A pilot, On the Frontline, was broadcast in the 1970s.

The theme tune was written and performed by Black Roots, and the opening credits features the band performing the song.

Created By

Alex Shearer

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Front Line

First Air Date

December 6, 1984

Last Air Date

January 17, 1985

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC One

S01E06

Episode 6

View Episodes