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 2 - Foul Play
Ross storms out of a team meeting when Jossy announces he'll only be a substitute for an upcoming 5-a-side tournament. The manager of a rival team capitalises on his anger by poaching him - and his father's money! The Giants are left struggling to raise the funds to enter the tournament.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th 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 |
| Tony Melody | Dave Sharkey |
| Terry Cundall | Mr. Tuttle |
| Tony Newbury | Referee |
| Stuart Wolfenden | Hall |
| 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 |