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Break in the Sun

TV·1981–1981·1 season, 6 episodes·Drama, Family·30m·Created by Bernard Ashley

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Break in the Sun is a British television drama serial created and written by Bernard Ashley. The six-part series stars Nicola Cowper as a young girl named Patsy Bligh, who runs away from her violent stepfather and tries to return to her mother's old home in Margate. Notably grittier and more controversial than standard BBC children's serial fare up until that time, it was well received by critics and audiences.

Cast

Nicola CowperNicola CowperPatsy BlighBrian HallBrian HallEddie Green
Kevin Taffurelli
Kevin TaffurelliKenny GrangerBrian PeckBrian PeckJoe
Bob Mason
Bob MasonBob
Lindsey Walker
Lindsey WalkerJennySteve HodsonSteve HodsonPete

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1981Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1February 11, 1981—
  2. S01E02Episode 2February 18, 1981—
  3. S01E03Episode 3February 25, 1981—
  4. S01E04Episode 4March 4, 1981—
  5. S01E05Episode 5March 11, 1981—
  6. S01E06Episode 6March 18, 1981—

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