British Comedy Guide
The Boys In Blue. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon), PC Ball (Bobby Ball)
The Boys In Blue

The Boys In Blue

  • 1983 film

Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village. Stars Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

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The Boys In Blue. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon), PC Ball (Bobby Ball)

Key details

Genre
Film
Released
1983
Stars
Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball

Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village. As well as their law enforcement duties they are running a profitable little business on the side. So when the County's Chief Constable issues their sub-station with closure notices, the boys in blue dream up a complicated scheme to save their jobs.

Additional details

UK certificate
PG
Duration
91 minutes
UK release
Thursday 24th March 1983
UK premiere
Wednesday 23rd March 1983, Odeon Manchester
Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

Most recent repeats
  • Saturday 27th April 2019 at 3:15pm on London Live
  • Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 3:35am on London Live
  • Saturday 19th January 2019 at 1:00pm on London Live

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