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The Grove Family was a British television series soap opera, generally regarded as the first of its kind broadcast in the UK, made and broadcast by the BBC Television Service from 1954 to 1957. The series concerned the life of the family of the title, who were named after the BBC's Lime Grove Studios where the programme was made.
Sep 11, 2009 · "Prevention and Cure"Devised by BBC producer John Warrington and written by father and son team Roland and Michael Pertwee, 'The Grove Family' was Britain's ...
The Grove Family: With Nancy Roberts, Edward Evans, Ruth Dunning, Christopher Beeny. The lives of the Grove family are explored.
Nan Braunton. ... Miss Hilda Jones 57 episodes, 1954-1957. Carole Mowlam. ... Pat Grove 26 episodes, 1956-1957. Samuel C. Jephcott.
220 x 15/20 minute episodes. Debuting in April 1954, The Grove Family was the first British television soap opera for adults. It was set in the north London suburb of Hendon and featured three generations of a successful builder’s family who took their name from the BBC’s Lime Grove studios. The series was cheap to produce – a mere 400 ...
Tue, Nov 8, 1955. The attic always has a special fascination for children, particularly Lennie and Daphne, who find it an ideal playroom both for themselves and their friends. Mrs. Grove isn't so enthusiastic, however, especially when the playing involves fireworks, abominable snowmen, breaking-up noises, and, even more unnerving, several extra ...
The Grove Family is a British television soap opera, generally regarded as the first of its kind broadcast in the UK, made and transmitted by BBC Television from 1954 to 1957. The series revolved around the life of the family of the title, who were named after the BBC's Lime Grove Studios where the programme was made. The programme was written by Roland and Michael Pertwee, the father and elder brother respectively of actor Jon Pertwee. As was commonplace in British television at the time ...
