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 3, Episode 6

Joey is forced to confront Roxy's husband, with unusual results, and Aveline decides to give up her modelling career.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th October 1987
Time
8:35pm
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
Hilary Crowson Julie
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Eileen Pollock Lilo Lill
Joanna Phillips-Lane Roxy
Guest cast
Simon Rouse Yizzel's Mate
Charles Lawson Yizzel
Myfanwy Talog Posh Lady
Paul Toothill Fashion Designer
Nick Maloney Mr. Woodstock
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Susan Belbin Director
Robin Nash Producer
John Dunstan Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Sheena Napier Costume Designer
Pauline Cox Make-up Designer
David Mackay Composer
Pete Wane Graphics
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Duncan Brown Lighting Designer

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