7.7
Is The Flaxton Boys worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.7).
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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.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Cast
11 of 11 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Robert D. Cardona, David Goldsmith, David Millard
- Written by
- Gloria Tors
- Produced by
- Robert D. Cardona, Jess Yates
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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 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.