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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
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  • 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 7, Episode 3

Lilo Lill pays Nellie a visit to compare notes on Freddie's last known whereabouts. The rest of the family plan their holiday but there seems to be little enthusiasm from their respective partners to endure a Boswell family holiday!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 15th September 1991
Time
7:45pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jean Boht Nellie Boswell
Jonathon Morris Adrian Boswell
Victor McGuire Jack Boswell
Nick Conway Billy Boswell
Graham Bickley Joey Boswell
Melanie Hill Aveline Boswell
Kenneth Waller Grandad
Eileen Pollock Lilo Lill
Peter Byrne Derek
Giles Watling Oswald
Deborah Grant Leonora Campbell
Sharon Byatt Irenee
Katy Carmichael Connie
Guest cast
Joyce Windsor Mamie
Giles Cole Agent
Mary Maude Lady Bowford
Peter Clapham Lord Bowford
Martin Buchan Hunter
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Producer
Robin Nash Executive Producer
Shaun Moore Production Designer

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