7.6Jossy's Giants · 1986
Jossy's Giants (1986) is a Comedy series directed by Sid Waddell, starring John Judd, Mark Gillard, Paul Kirkbright.
Comedy
7.6Overview
Jossy's Giants was a children's footballing comedy drama that ran on BBC1 between 1986 and 1987. The show's plot centred on a boys' football team, the Glipton Giants, and their enthusiastic Geordie manager Joswell 'Jossy' Blair. The show was written by darts commentator and television personality Sid Waddell, himself a native of Newcastle upon Tyne. In total, only ten episodes were made. The Producer/Director Edward Pugh became an Executive Producer and ran Children's Programmes Department at BBC Manchester after the series. The distinctive theme music was written by Mike Amatt. Football scenes were shot at a since demolished Oldham Town fc site off Middleton rd Chadderton, exterior scenes were shot in and around Stalybridge, and the studio material was shot at BBC Oxford Road.
Cast
John Judd, Mark Gillard, Paul Kirkbright, Stuart McGuinness, Ian Sheppard, Lee Quarmby, Jim Barclay, Jenny McCracken
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What is "Jossy's Giants" about?
Jossy's Giants was a children's footballing comedy drama that ran on BBC1 between 1986 and 1987. The show's plot centred on a boys' football team, the Glipton Giants, and their enthusiastic Geordie manager Joswell 'Jossy' Blair. The show was written by darts commentator and television personality Sid Waddell, himself a native of Newcastle upon Tyne. In total, only ten episodes were made. The Producer/Director Edward Pugh became an Executive Producer and ran Children's Programmes Department at BBC Manchester after the series. The distinctive theme music was written by Mike Amatt. Football scenes were shot at a since demolished Oldham Town fc site off Middleton rd Chadderton, exterior scenes were shot in and around Stalybridge, and the studio material was shot at BBC Oxford Road.
When was "Jossy's Giants" released?
Jossy's Giants was released in 1986.
Who stars in "Jossy's Giants"?
The cast includes John Judd, Mark Gillard, Paul Kirkbright, Stuart McGuinness.
