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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 9

Adrian has eloped to Scotland to marry Irene whilst Aveline has a scare that helps her bond with Oswald once again. Meanwhile, Joey has lost patience with his family's problems and decides to put himself first for a change.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 27th 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
Joanna Phillips-Lane Roxy
Deborah Grant Leonora Campbell
Sharon Byatt Irenee
Katy Carmichael Connie
Guest cast
Sylvie Gatrill (as Sylvia Gatrill) Mrs. Cullen
Mary Maude Lady Bowford
Georgina Smith Neighbour
Writing team
Carla Lane Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
John B Hobbs Director
John B Hobbs Director
Robin Nash Producer
John B Hobbs Producer
Shaun Moore Production Designer

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