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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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Foul Play

Ross storms out of a team meeting when Jossy announces he'll only be a substitute for an upcoming 5-a-side tournament. The manager of a rival team capitalises on his anger by poaching him - and his father's money! The Giants are left struggling to raise the funds to enter the tournament.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 30th April 1986
Time
5:05pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Barclay Jossy Blair
Christopher Burgess Albert Hanson
John Judd Bob Nelson
Julie Foy Tracey Gaunt
Mark Gillard Ross Nelson
Paul Kirkbright Ricky Sweet
Julian Walsh Harvey McGuinn
Stuart McGuinness Glenn Rix
Ian Sheppard Ian 'Selly' Sellick
Oliver Orr Wayne Chapman
Guest cast
Tony Melody Dave Sharkey
Terry Cundall Mr. Tuttle
Tony Newbury Referee
Stuart Wolfenden Hall
Writing team
Sid Waddell Writer
Production team
Edward Pugh Director
Paul Stone Producer
Martin Pepler Editor
Stephen Newnham Editor
John Holland Production Designer
Margaret Harwood Costume Designer
Yvonne M. Brockbank Make-up Designer
Mike Amatt Composer

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