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 2, Episode 6

The Boswells' pet dog, Mongy, is not well and the family rally round to make sure he gets the treatment he needs. Meanwhile, Billy continues to mope - until Julie returns from London.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th February 1987
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jean Boht Nellie Boswell
Peter Howitt Joey Boswell
Ronald Forfar Freddie Boswell
Jonathon Morris Adrian Boswell
Victor McGuire Jack Boswell
Gilly Coman Aveline Boswell
Nick Conway Billy Boswell
Caroline Milmoe Julie
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Pamela Power Martina
Jenny Jay Carmen
Guest cast
Roy Brandon Cyclist
Cathy Flanagan Receptionist
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Susan Belbin Director
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
John Dunstan Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Gary Williamson Production Designer
Sheena Napier Costume Designer
Caroline Noble Make-up Designer
David Mackay Composer
Pete Wane Graphics

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