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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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Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Match

The long-awaited 28th has arrived: wedding day. There's just the small matter of a match against Dave Sharkey's lot to get played first, and when their bus to St. James's Park breaks down, it puts the whole day's schedule in jeopardy.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 8th April 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
Stephen Repton Giant Player
Karl Taylor Giant Player
Billy Armstrong Giant Player
Des Palmer Giant Player
John Camp Giant Player
Tony Melody Dave Sharkey
Lee Quarmby Daz
Jennifer Luckraft (as Jenny Luckraft) Shaz
Suzanne Hall Opal
Lucy Keightley Melanie
Aubrey Phillips Vicar
Patrick Nyland Ambulance Man
Mike Flanagan Referee
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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