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198430 minEnded

The Front Line

Network:BBC One

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S01E06 - "Episode 6"

Aired on Jan 17, 1985, 8:00 PM

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The Front Line follows two half-brothers who couldn't be more different: Malcolm, a serious, rule-following police officer, and Sheldon, a laid-back Rastafarian who trusts his own path over authority. Sharing a home, their culture clashes, sibling squabbles and everyday mishaps fuel the comedy.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
December 6, 1984
Ended
January 17, 1985
Schedule
Thursday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Episode 1

Malcom is getting ready for Security Patrol, and his half-brother Sheldon accuses him of only doing the job because he likes getting dressed up in uniforms. While Malcom is on patrol he meets his friend Fraser who is a policeman, and shows enthusiasm for joining the force. The brothers arrange their mother's burial with The Rev Colt, who is rather taken aback with the plans made by Sheldon. And Malcom is concerned when he hears Sheldon's ideas for their home - a roots and culture club with bands etc.

Dec 6, 1984

30 min

Episode 2

Malcom tells Sheldon he is joining the police force on Monday. Sheldon and his pal Earl meet to discuss ways of having Malcom thrown out of 'The Squealers'.

Dec 13, 1984

30 min

Episode 3

Malcom arrests a local small-time crook, Biff Martins, who is one of Sheldon's heroes. Sheldon applies for a seasonal job at the Job Centre - it seems such an unusual job for a Rastafarian with dreadlocks.

Dec 20, 1984

30 min

Episode 4

Sheldon has made new speakers for his guitar which rather upsets the dinner party Malcom has planned for his new friend WPC Maria. The brothers sort their differences out when Sheldon, much to Malcom's amusement, agrees to play his steel drums at the local carnival.

Jan 3, 1985

30 min

Episode 5

Sheldon tells Malcom he intends to change his name to that of a Zulu chief. Malcom has to cope with an impending visit from a social worker called Rupert, and he asks for Sheldon's help.

Jan 10, 1985

30 min

Episode 6

Louise tells Sheldon that the Police have closed the local café - Malcom secretly agrees with Maria that if the café were kept open at least they would know where the local youths were. Tension mounts outside the café with a near riot. Then Sheldon has a brainwave.

Jan 17, 1985

30 min

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