Give us a Break 1983
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 22, 1983
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Geoff McQueen
What is Give us a Break?
Give us a Break is a classic BBC comedy drama television series created by Geoff McQueen and originally broadcast on BBC One in 1983. Set in the wheeler-dealing world of London's snooker halls, the series stars Robert Lindsay as Micky Noades and Paul McGann in his breakthrough role as Mo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 22, 1983
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Give us a Break is a classic BBC comedy drama television series created by Geoff McQueen and originally broadcast on BBC One in 1983. Set in the wheeler-dealing world of London's snooker halls, the series stars Robert Lindsay as Micky Noades and Paul McGann in his breakthrough role as Mo.
The cultural significance of the series includes featuring two of Britain's most popular actors and providing Paul McGann with his breakout television role alongside an outstanding performance by Robert Lindsay. The series originally ran for seven episodes in 1983, followed by a feature-length Christmas special in 1984.
Should you watch it?
“An ace promoter teams up with his snooker-playing brother-in-law in London's wheeler-dealing halls.”
- Features an outstanding performance by British television icon Robert Lindsay.
- Provides Paul McGann with his breakthrough role as Mo.
- Created by Geoff McQueen as a classic BBC comedy drama.
- Specific streaming availability details are not provided in the source material.
Watch it if you enjoy classic British comedy dramas set in the world of London snooker halls.
This is a classic BBC comedy drama set in London's snooker halls with a vintage tone.
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Is Give us a Break worth watching?
Yes, it features an outstanding performance by Robert Lindsay and Paul McGann's breakthrough role in a classic BBC comedy drama.
What is the binge duration for Give us a Break?
The series consists of a run of seven episodes originally broadcast in 1983, plus a feature-length Christmas special the following year.
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