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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 2, Episode 3 - The Italian Take-Away

Out for a romantic meal with Glenda, Jossy finds himself arguing with an Italian restaurant manager who doubts his knowledge of football, and arranges a semi-friendly between the Giants and a visiting Italian youth team.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 25th March 1987
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
Angela Freear Lisa
Jo-Anne Green Noleen
Jennifer Luckraft (as Jenny Luckraft) Shaz
Suzanne Hall Opal
Lucy Keightley Melanie
Stewart Guidotti Vito
Sidney Kean Restaurant Manager
Delia Corrie Miss Chomper
Elvis Paldino Peppe
Nicola Tiere Gianni
Fausto Tulumello Nello
Daniel Killoran Eduardo
Writing team
Sid Waddell Writer
Production team
Edward Pugh Director
Paul Stone Executive Producer
Martin Pepler Editor
Stephen Newnham Editor
John Holland Production Designer
Kathryn Ayerst Costume Designer
Elizabeth McClusky Make-up Designer
John Spicer Lighting Designer
Mike Amatt Composer

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