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.

Cast

Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins, Terry Wilkins, Gary Wilkins, Chris Wilkins, Tom Bernes, Karen Wilkins

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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.

When was "The Family" released?

The Family was released in 1974.

Who stars in "The Family"?

The cast includes Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins, Terry Wilkins.

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