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First Air DateApril 23, 1986
Last Air DateApril 8, 1987
Seasons2
Episodes15
Runtime28m
StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
7.3
3 votes
Popularity5

Jossy's Giants

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Featured Cast

Mark Gillard

Ross Nelson

Paul Kirkbright

Ricky Sweet

Stuart McGuinness

Glenn Rix

Ian Sheppard

Ian Sellick

Lee Quarmby

Daz

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