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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
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 7, Episode 8

As their holiday draws to a close, the Boswell party increases in number. They make a protest over rabbit-hunting and Lady Bowford takes a shine to Joey. Adrian has a rejection from his music publisher and reaches a crossroads in his life.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 20th October 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
Giles Watling Oswald
Deborah Grant Leonora Campbell
Sharon Byatt Irenee
Katy Carmichael Connie
Guest cast
Mary Maude Lady Bowford
Peter Clapham Lord Bowford
Pauline Amos Maid
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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