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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 8

Jack arrives home drunk and is whisked in to Grandad's house to avoid a confrontation with his mother ... and the vicar! Aveline decides to put her desire for a baby on hold while she returns to modelling and Nellie meets her admirer in the park.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th October 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
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Eileen Pollock Lilo Lill
Peter Byrne Derek
Giles Watling Oswald
Guest cast
Mark Reader Cafe Musician
Evie Garratt Mrs. Cumberland (aka Treasure)
Philip O'Brien Father Brennan
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
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