Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC
Bread
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1986 - 1991
- 74 episodes (7 series)
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help. Stars Jean Boht, Peter Howitt, Ronald Forfar, Jonathon Morris, Victor McGuire and more.
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Series 2, Episode 2
Julie goes into labour earlier than expected and, once again, Joey has to come to Billy's rescue as he heads. Meanwhile, Adrian goes to the D.H.S.S. for the first time.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th January 1987
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2nd August 2011 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Wednesday 3rd August 2011 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 8th November 2011 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 9th November 2011 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Monday 2nd April 2012 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Monday 2nd April 2012 | 8:25am | Gold |
| Wednesday 1st August 2012 | 8:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 2nd August 2012 | 6:10am | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th December 2012 | 8:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th December 2012 | 1:30pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 5th February 2013 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 27th March 2013 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 28th March 2013 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Monday 12th August 2013 | 9:15am | Gold |
| Tuesday 13th August 2013 | 6:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd November 2013 | 8:15am | Gold |
| Sunday 24th November 2013 | 6:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 11th September 2014 | 6:40pm | Drama |
| Friday 19th December 2014 | 6:40pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 31st January 2018 | 1:40pm | Drama |
| Thursday 31st January 2019 | 6:40pm | Drama |
| Friday 24th January 2020 | 5:20pm | Drama |
| Monday 27th January 2020 | 5:20pm | Drama |
| Wednesday 1st September 2021 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Monday 29th November 2021 | 7:55am | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Jean Boht | Nellie Boswell |
| Peter Howitt | Joey Boswell |
| Ronald Forfar | Freddie Boswell |
| Jonathon Morris | Adrian Boswell |
| Victor McGuire | Jack Boswell |
| Gilly Coman | Aveline Boswell |
| Nick Conway | Billy Boswell |
| Caroline Milmoe | Julie |
| Kenneth Waller | Grandad |
| Pamela Power | Martina |
| Christopher Ellison (as Chris Ellison) | Mr. Wilson (D.H.S.S. Claimant) |
| Georgina Smith | Neighbour |
| Jimmy Wilde | Milkman |
| Charles Pemberton | D.H.S.S. Claimant |
| Roy Brandon | Man with Bangle |
| Michael Atkinson | Ambulanceman |
| John Thomolla | Ambulanceman |
| Shevaun Bryers | Hospital Sister |
| Carla Lane | Writer |
| Susan Belbin | Director |
| Robin Nash | Producer |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Gary Williamson | Production Designer |
| Sheena Napier | Costume Designer |
| Caroline Noble | Make-up Designer |
| David Mackay | Composer |
| Pete Wane | Graphics |