British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC
Bread

Bread

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1986 - 1991
  • 74 episodes (7 series)

Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help. Stars Jean Boht, Peter Howitt, Ronald Forfar, Jonathon Morris, Victor McGuire and more.

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Series 1 (1986)

The close-knit Boswell family struggle their way through 80s Liverpool.

Series 3 (1987)

Marital strife, court dates and visiting cousins are on the cards for the Boswells.

Series 5 (1989)

New careers and new relationships ensure continued chaos in the Boswell household.

Series 7 (1991)

The law, the neighbours and a missing family member cause headaches.

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