The Family is a 1974 BBC television series made by producer Paul Watson, and directed by Franc Roddam.

The series follows the Reading-based working class Wilkins family of six, headed by Margaret and Terry, through their daily lives, warts and all.

The day after the series ended, BBC Two's In Vision asked if viewers had learned anything from the programme about the problems of living in an urban society, and whether we actually really knew the Wilkins family.

Later in the year on 12 October Both Sides of The Family asked similar questions, with input from sociologist Colin Bell and a psychologist.

"The After-Years" was repeated at 9pm on 30 July, this time in an hour-long slot as it was followed by a new interview between Margaret Wilkins and Paul Watson.