The Flaxton Boys

1969 – 1973Show4 seasons52 episodes

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The Flaxton Boys is a British historical children's television series produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV, created by Sid Waddell. Four seasons—covering a specific period: 1854, during the Crimean War (series 1), 1890 (series 2), 1928 (series 3), and 1945, in the aftermath of WWII (series 4)—explore four generations of young men and their experiences at Flaxton Hall in Yorkshire.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Written by
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Facts

September 21, 1969 · June 30, 1973 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 1969
Last aired
June 30, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 52 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Family, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Flaxton Boys worth watching?"

Questions about The Flaxton Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Flaxton Boys worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Flaxton Boys okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Flaxton Boys?

26 h

About 26 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1973.

Can I half-watch The Flaxton Boys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Flaxton Boys?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.