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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 4 - The Promised Land

Councillor Glenda steps into the breach so that Jossy can take the team to Newcastle United and meet football legend Bobby Charlton. Her involvement doesn't quite go to plan.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 14th May 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
Jenny McCracken Glenda Fletcher
Guest cast
Stephen Repton Giant Player
Karl Taylor Giant Player
Billy Armstrong Giant Player
Des Palmer Giant Player
Barry McGuinness Giant Player
John Camp Giant Player
Michelle Fenton Netball Umpire
Bobby Charlton Self
Willie McFaul Self
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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