Geoff McQueen
Director
Give us a Break (1983)
Season 1
Geoff McQueen's classic BBC comedy drama set in the wheeler-dealing world of London's snooker halls starring two of Britain's most popular actors. Micky Noades (Robert Lindsay) describes himself as 'an overall concepts man'. He is an ace promoter, the only problem is he has nothing to promote. Enter his brother-in-law Mo (Paul McGann) with one redeeming feature: his outstanding talent at snooker. Created by Geoff McQueen this vintage British comedy drama gave Paul McGann his breakthrough role, and features an outstanding performance from British TV icon, Robert Lindsay.
Released Sept. 22, 1983
Episode 30 min
None+
S1E1 - Heaven Sent
Sept. 22, 1983, midnight
S1E2 - A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
Sept. 29, 1983, midnight
S1E3 - Streetwise and Nancy Free
Oct. 6, 1983, midnight
S1E4 - When It Rains, It Pours
Oct. 13, 1983, midnight
S1E5 - One Good Stroke Deserves Another
Oct. 20, 1983, midnight
S1E6 - Business Is Business
Oct. 27, 1983, midnight
S1E7 - Right Bad Company
Nov. 3, 1983, midnight
S1E8 - Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Dec. 31, 1984, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Sept. 22, 1983
Last Air Date: Dec. 31, 1984, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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