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Series 3, Episode 9

The family attend Freddie's court case in order to provide moral support. Billy, however, has other plans as he is marrying Julie in secret. Meanwhile, Grandad has a visit from his nephew Eddie who is home from America and, much to Grandad and Nellie's horror, is gay!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 1st November 1987
Time
8:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Monday 23rd April 2012 6:00am Gold
Monday 23rd April 2012 8:35am Gold
Tuesday 14th August 2012 8:20am Gold
Wednesday 15th August 2012 6:00am Gold
Monday 11th February 2013 6:30am Gold
Friday 12th April 2013 7:40am Gold
Saturday 4th May 2013 8:20am Gold
Sunday 5th May 2013 6:30am Gold
Sunday 19th May 2013 7:10am Gold
Monday 20th May 2013 6:00am Gold
Saturday 25th May 2013 6:10am Gold
Sunday 26th May 2013 1:55am Gold
Thursday 30th May 2013 2:30am Gold
Thursday 30th May 2013 6:00am Gold
Saturday 20th July 2013 6:10am Gold
Wednesday 31st July 2013 6:10am Gold
Tuesday 30th September 2014 6:40pm Drama
Wednesday 21st January 2015 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 21st January 2015 6:40pm Drama
Monday 19th February 2018 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 19th February 2019 6:40pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Hilary Crowson Julie
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Eileen Pollock Lilo Lill
Guest cast
James Culshaw Taxi Driver
Ken Sharrock Eddie
David Beale Magistrate
Michael Stroud Solicitor
Robert East Prosecuting Counsel
Patrick Nyland Clerk of the Court
Alan Bird Registrar
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
Roger Harris Production Designer

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