Murphy's Mob facts for kids
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| Created by | Brian Finch |
| Starring | Ken Hutchison Lynda Bellingham |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 54 |
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| Running time | 25 min (per episode) |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 1 March 1982 – 19 December 1985 |
Murphy's Mob was a fun British TV show made for kids. It was created by Brian Finch and shown on ITV in the UK. The show ran for four series, from 1982 to 1985. You might know the singer of its theme tune, Gary Holton, from Auf Wiedersehen, Pet!
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The Story of Murphy's Mob
The show was all about a football team called Dunmore United. They were a fictional team in the Third Division and were having a tough time. Ken Hutchison played Mac Murphy, who became the new manager of this struggling club.
But it wasn't just about the grown-ups! A group of young fans of Dunmore United were also a big part of the story. They faced their own challenges, like trying to set up a junior supporters' club and even a clubhouse right inside the stadium. It showed how much they loved their team!
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played in Murphy's Mob:
- Ken Hutchison as Mac Murphy
- Lynda Bellingham as Elaine Murphy
- Terence Budd as Rasputin Jones
- Milton Johns as Derek Cassidy
- Amanda Mealing as Sheila
- Tracy Lynn Stephens as Jean
- Keith Jayne as Boxer
- Lewis Stevens as Wurzel
- Chris Gascoyne as Judd
- Wayne Norman as Gerry 'Geronimo'
How the Show Was Made
To make the football scenes look real, the show used actual footage from Watford football games from that time. This is why the fictional Dunmore team wore yellow, red, and black uniforms. These colours matched Watford's, making it easy to mix the real game footage with the show's drama.
A famous football player, Billy Wright, who used to be the captain of the England team, helped out with the first series. He was credited as the "Soccer Advisor," making sure the football parts looked authentic.
When Murphy's Mob Was Shown
The show was broadcast twice a week on ITV. Here's when each series aired:
Series 1
- There were 16 episodes in this series.
- They usually aired on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- The first series ran from March 1 to April 26, 1982.
Series 2
- This series had 12 episodes.
- They were typically shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Series 2 aired from March 9 to April 14, 1983.
Series 3
- There were 14 episodes in the third series.
- You could usually watch them on Mondays and Thursdays.
- This series was broadcast from October 29 to December 13, 1984.
Series 4
- The final series had 12 episodes.
- Like Series 3, they were often shown on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Series 4 ran from November 11 to December 20, 1985.
