Jossy's Giants. Image shows from L to R: Jossy Blair (Jim Barclay), Tracey Gaunt (Julie Foy), Albert Hanson (Christopher Burgess), Ricky Sweet (Paul Kirkbright). Copyright: BBC
Jossy's Giants
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1986 - 1987
- 10 episodes (2 series)
Childrens' sitcom about a youth football team. Stars Jim Barclay, Christopher Burgess, John Judd, Julie Foy, Mark Gillard and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Hungry For The Game
After another punishing loss,the Glipton Grasshoppers are offered some advice by a one-time professional, Jossy Blair. Whilst the kids of the team don't recognise him, coach Albert is quick to tell them of his semi-legendary status, and they decide to rope him in to turn their team around. Jossy, however, takes more than a little bit of convincing.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 23rd April 1986
- Time
- 5:05pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jim Barclay | Jossy Blair |
| Christopher Burgess | Albert Hanson |
| John Judd | Bob Nelson |
| Julie Foy | Tracey Gaunt |
| Mark Gillard | Ross Nelson |
| Paul Kirkbright | Ricky Sweet |
| Julian Walsh | Harvey McGuinn |
| Stuart McGuinness | Glenn Rix |
| Ian Sheppard | Ian 'Selly' Sellick |
| Oliver Orr | Wayne Chapman |
| Richard Timperley | Lions' Captain |
| Paul Clowes | Goalkeeper Paul |
| John Davies | Boy in Shop |
| Stephen Repton | Giant Player |
| Karl Taylor | Giant Player |
| Billy Armstrong | Giant Player |
| Des Palmer | Giant Player |
| Barry McGuinness | Giant Player |
| John Camp | Giant Player |
| Sid Waddell | Writer |
| Edward Pugh | Director |
| Paul Stone | Producer |
| Martin Pepler | Editor |
| Stephen Newnham | Editor |
| John Holland | Production Designer |
| Margaret Harwood | Costume Designer |
| Yvonne M. Brockbank | Make-up Designer |
| Mike Amatt | Composer |