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The Mallens (1979)

TV Series ★ 5.0 60 min

Drama

The Mallens is a British television drama based on four Catherine Cookson novels, The Mallen Streak, The Mallen Girls, The Mallen Secret, and The Mallen Curse. Produced by Granada Television for ITV1, it ran for thirteen episodes from 10 June 1979 to 3 July 1980. A ruthless 19th-century Northumberland squire, Thomas Mallen of High Banks Hall, has a genetic white streak (poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, all of whom inherit the white streak and live disastrous lives.

Catherine Cookson Creator Jack Russell Writer Richard Martin Director Ronald Wilson Director

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Released
June 10, 1979
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0166921
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Cast

Caroline Blakiston Anna Brigmore Mary Healey Mary Healey Mary Peel Gillian Lewis Jane Radlet Julia Chambers Constance Radlet (née Farrington) Jonathan Duttine Jonathan Duttine Donald Radlet Ian Saynor Matthew Radlet Pippa Guard Pippa Guard Barbara Farrington

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mallens about?
The Mallens is a British television drama based on four Catherine Cookson novels, The Mallen Streak, The Mallen Girls, The Mallen Secret, and The Mallen Curse. Produced by Granada Television for ITV1, it ran for thirteen episodes from 10 June 1979 to 3 July 1980. A ruthless 19th-century Northumberland squire, Thomas Mallen of High Banks Hall, has a genetic white streak (poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, all of whom inherit the white streak and live disastrous lives.
Who created The Mallens?
The Mallens was created by Catherine Cookson, Richard Martin, Ronald Wilson.
Who stars in The Mallens?
The Mallens stars Caroline Blakiston, Mary Healey, Gillian Lewis, Julia Chambers.
When was The Mallens released?
The Mallens is a 1979 drama series.
Where can I watch The Mallens?
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