The Kids from 47A

TV Series
1973–1975
30m

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After Mum has being taken into hospital,and Dad far away, the young Gathercoles are left parent less. Jess realizes that this could result in the family being split up, so taking the role as... Read allAfter Mum has being taken into hospital,and Dad far away, the young Gathercoles are left parent less. Jess realizes that this could result in the family being split up, so taking the role as matriarch, she and the family resolve to stay together. Comedy and farce are ensured as J... Read allAfter Mum has being taken into hospital,and Dad far away, the young Gathercoles are left parent less. Jess realizes that this could result in the family being split up, so taking the role as matriarch, she and the family resolve to stay together. Comedy and farce are ensured as Jess struggles (and succeeds) in keeping the secret from the authorities.

Creator
- Charlotte Mitchell
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8.0/10

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Creator
- Charlotte Mitchell
Stars

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Christine McKenna

Jess Gathercole

• 1973–1974

Gaynor Hodgson

Binny Gathercole

• 1973–1974

Russell Lewis

George Gathercole

• 1973–1974

Nigel Greaves

Willy Gathercole

• 1973–1974

Joan Newell

Miss East

• 1973–1974

Lloyd Lamble

Mr. Stephens

• 1973–1974

Susan Brown

Miss Hayes

• 1973–1974

Maryann Turner

Mrs. Batty

• 1973

Sally Anne Marlowe

Janice

• 1973–1974

Peggy Ann Clifford

Mrs. Grubb

• 1973–1974

Ivor Roberts

Mr. Pike…

• 1973–1974

Mike Grady

Andy

• 1973–1974

Mary MacLeod

Mrs. Gathercole…

• 1973

Norman Henry

Headmaster

• 1973

Jo Kendall

Miss Winterbottom

• 1973

Moyra Fraser

Miss Dalrymple

• 1973

Susan Tebbs

Miss Bingham…

• 1973–1974

David Parfitt

Starkey

• 1973

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8jfryleach

Intelligent and quirky children's show

I recently bought the dvd of the first season of this series as I have fond memories of the series from when it was first shown particularly the credit sequence of children playing Hopscotch. Re-watching it I was impressed with how it dealt with some quite serious topics,Set in Birmingham the family subsequently headed by Jess the eldest sister played by Christine McKenna (Flambards) assumed the mother role in the series, trying her best to hold a job down and keep her siblings in check and on the right path. Writers included future star scribes Lynda La Plante, Gail Renard and Phil Redmond(Brookside & Emmerdale farm) A great mix of comedy and drama from an age when everything didn't have to have a message and just concentrated on an entertaining storyline and engaging performances from the largely young cast.