The Larkins (TV Series) Angry Young Man (1958) User Reviews

The missing manuscript.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 7/10 · 18 April 2023]

Jeff tries to donate his typewriter to a jumble sale, prompting interest and concern from Ada, who learns what's wrong, and tries to find a solution, in her own unique style of course.

I'm only in my fourth episode, and I am adoring The Larkins. The quintessential dysfunctional family from the 1950's have yet another drama, and once again Ada tries to put things right. Once again Peggy Mount is able to lay down the law as the inimitable Ada Larkins.

Lots of funny scenes, but the highlight of course is the moment where Alf is dressed up as Burlington Thrush, the farcical ending is very funny, the show has various comedy styles, a good old fashioned but of slapstick humour is always a good thing.

Two fine guest performances, Derek Benfield and Paul Whitsun Jones, both had fine comedy timing.

7/10.

Angry Young Man

[Prismark10 · 5/10 · 16 April 2023]

Eddie Larkins is having a jumble sale to raise money for the scouts. Alf is shocked to see Jeff's typewriter thrown out together with a copy of a dodgy Charles Dickens manuscript.

When Ada confronts him, Jeff is sick and tired of making no money from writing. Instead he contemplates becoming a builder.

Ada tells Jeff about the angry young man brigade and renowned publisher Mr Burlington Thrush expresses an interest in Jeff's manuscript.

When Mr Humbolt, a rival publisher who has had Jeff's script for six months and not even read it hears about the interest from another publisher. He goes around to see Jeff and make an offer.

Charmingly amusing as it taps into the angry young men era of British theatre that emerged in the mid 1950s.

Rival bids, mistaken intentions and Jeff really does get angry with the publishers.