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Jossy's Giants. Image shows from L to R: Jossy Blair (Jim Barclay), Tracey Gaunt (Julie Foy), Albert Hanson (Christopher Burgess), Ricky Sweet (Paul Kirkbright). Copyright: BBC
Jossy's Giants

Jossy's Giants

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1986 - 1987
  • 10 episodes (2 series)

Childrens' sitcom about a youth football team. Stars Jim Barclay, Christopher Burgess, John Judd, Julie Foy, Mark Gillard and more.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1986 - 1987
Channel
BBC 1
Episodes
10 (2 series)
Stars
Jim Barclay, Christopher Burgess, John Judd, Julie Foy, Mark Gillard, Paul Kirkbright, Julian Walsh, Stuart McGuinness and more
Writer
Sid Waddell
Director
Edward Pugh
Producer
Paul Stone
Company

Jossy Blair was a talented footballer in his youth. But his career was cut short when he injured himself during his first game for Newcastle United.

One day Jossy sees the local youth football club, the Glipton Grasshoppers, struggle in a match, and offers the boys some much-needed advice on improving their game.

After hearing about Jossy's past and reputation, the Grasshoppers, along with their friend and number one fan Tracey, decide they need his expertise, and convince Jossy to become their new manager.

Jossy takes on the seemingly mammoth task of training the cheeky and boisterous boys in the team. But with some organisation, a change of attitude, and a lot of humour along the way, he transforms them into a respectable team, the Glipton Giants.

Additional details

Production
Location
Camera set-up
Single camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 23rd April 1986 at 5:05pm on BBC One

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