Frank and Francesca facts for kids

Frank and Francesca is an exciting children's television series from Australia. It first appeared on the ABC network in 1973. This show was made especially for young viewers.

About the Show

The series had a total of six episodes. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. The show was filmed in black and white, which was common for television in the 1970s.

The story of Frank and Francesca was based on a book. The book had the same name and was written by David Martin. He was a well-known author who lived from 1915 to 1997.

The Australian Broadcasting Commission produced the series. This means they were in charge of making the show. The producer for the series was Oscar Whitbread. The episodes were directed by Rick Birch and Douglas Sharp. They helped bring the stories to life on screen.

Main Characters and Cast

The show featured a group of talented actors. They played the different characters in the series.

• Allen Bickford played the character named Frank.
• Lenice Reed played the character named Francesca.
• Other actors in the series included:
  • Gus Mercurio
  • Peter Cummins
  • Denny Lawrence
  • Pauline Charleston
  • Alan Wilson

These actors helped create the world of Frank and Francesca for young audiences.