Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1974 |
| Genre | Documentary, Reality |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Family — FAQ
Is The Family worth watching? The Family holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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
Who is behind The Family? Created by Franc Roddam.
Who is in the cast of The Family? It stars Heather Wilkins, Margaret Wilkins, Marian Wilkins, Terry Wilkins, Gary Wilkins, Chris Wilkins and more.
Where can I stream The Family? Streaming availability for The Family is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Family release? It first aired in 1974.
