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The Family

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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…

DirectorsFranc Roddam·Paul Watson
ProducerPaul Watson

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 1, 1974
E2
Episode 2
Jan 8, 1974
E3
Episode 3
Jan 15, 1974
E4
Episode 4
Jan 22, 1974
E5
Episode 5
Jan 29, 1974
E6
Episode 6
Feb 5, 1974
E7
Episode 7
Feb 12, 1974
E8
Episode 8
Feb 19, 1974
E9
Episode 9
Feb 26, 1974
E10
Episode 10
Mar 5, 1974
E11
Episode 11
Mar 12, 1974
E12
Episode 12
Mar 19, 1974

Cast · Directed by Franc Roddam

HW
Heather Wilkins
MW
Margaret Wilkins
MW
Marian Wilkins
TW
Terry Wilkins
GW
Gary Wilkins
CW
Chris Wilkins
TBTom Bernes
Tom Bernes
KW
Karen Wilkins
SW
Scott Wilkins

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1991 · 5.7
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1985 · 5.4
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1987 · 5.3
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1988 · 6.4
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Mini
1975 · 6.0
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The Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Family?

The Family isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Family on Netflix?

No, The Family is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Family on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Family isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Family for free?

The Family isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Family?

The Family has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1974.

Are all episodes of The Family out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of The Family are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Family?

No — The Family ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.