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''The Front Line'' was a 1984/1985
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an. The series starred Paul Barber as the elder, policeman brother Malcolm, and
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as the younger brother Sheldon.Vahimagi, Tise (1994) ''British Television: an Illustrated Guide'',
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, and transmitted between 6 December 1984 and 17 January 1985.Daniels, Therese & Gerson, Jane (1989) ''The Colour Black: Black Images in British Television'',
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, , p. 60 A pilot for the series, ''On The Frontline'', was broadcast in the 1970s. The theme tune to the series was written and performed by Black Roots, and the opening credits of the show featured the band performing the song.Larkin, Colin (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae'', Virgin Books, , p.27-28


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