Graham's Gang
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Graham's Gang is a British
United Kingdom
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 children's comedy
Children's television series
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 first broadcast by the BBC
BBC
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 in 1977 and 1979.

The gang consisted of five boys - Graham, William, Lux, Robert and Keith - and one girl, Mildred. Plots often revolved around the boys trying to exclude Mildred, who would often use her influential family to force herself back into the gang. Graham's leadership of the gang was constantly threatened by William, whereas Robert and Keith were always on the verge of fighting. Lux provided comic relief because he was rather slow on the uptake.

The show was filmed at Leigh Park and Havant, Hampshire.

Cast
  • Mark Francis - Graham
  • Melanie Gibson - Mildred
  • Neill Lillywhite - William
  • Alan Corbett - Lux
  • Tommy Pender - Robert
  • Lloyd Mahoney - Keith
  • Katherine Hughes - Denise (series 2)


Crew
  • John Challen - Writer
  • Marilyn Fox
    Marilyn Fox
    Marilyn Fox is a British television director and writer, who was strongly associated with BBC children's programmes from the 1960s to the 1990s, working on many drama series and enjoying a long association with Jackanory.Her credits include:...

    - Director
  • Anna Home - Executive Producer


Transmission Details
  • Series One (5 x 25 mins) 21 Nov-19 Dec 1977 · BBC1 Mon 4.40pm
  • Series Two (5 x 30 mins) 14 Feb-14 Mar 1979 · BBC1 Wed 5.05pm

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