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Bread

BBC One sitcom about a Liverpool family. 74 episodes (7 series), 1986 - 1991. Stars Jean Boht, Peter Howitt, Ronald Forfar, Jonathon Morris and others.

Series 5, Episode 2

Joey visits the taxman to plead his case but his words fall on deaf ears, Aveline suggests to Oswald that he should have a sperm count and Billy attends court to get his divorce. But all troubles are briefly forgotten when the family go to the airport to meet Jack who has returned home from America.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 17th September 1989
Time
8:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
Jean Boht Nellie Boswell
Ronald Forfar Freddie Boswell
Jonathon Morris Adrian Boswell
Victor McGuire Jack Boswell
Nick Conway Billy Boswell
Graham Bickley Joey Boswell
Melanie Hill Aveline Boswell
Hilary Crowson Julie
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Bryan Murray Shifty
Giles Watling Oswald
Guest cast
Michael Angelis Mr. Cossack
James McMartin Driver
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
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