TV series
Break in the Sun
1981, English. Created by Bernard Ashley.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 18 March 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bernard AshleyCreator
- Nicola CowperPatsy Bligh · 6 ep
- Brian HallEddie Green · 6 ep
- Kevin TaffurelliKenny Granger · 6 ep
- Brian PeckJoe · 6 ep
- Bob MasonBob · 6 ep
- Lindsey WalkerJenny · 6 ep
- Steve HodsonPete · 6 ep
- Catherine ChaseSylvia Green · 5 ep
- Thomas LittleJason · 5 ep
- Chip SweeneyMark Bowler · 4 ep
- Patsy RowlandsMrs Granger · 4 ep
- Kathleen HeathMrs Bradley · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 February 1981
- Last aired
- 18 March 1981
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Break in the Sun is based on
Break in the Sun is adapted from a novel.
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Break in the Sun: quick answers
Is Break in the Sun worth watching?
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How many seasons of Break in the Sun are there?
Break in the Sun has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Break in the Sun finished?
Yes. Break in the Sun ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Break in the Sun on?
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Break in the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Break in the Sun?
If you liked Break in the Sun, try Tyler Perry's The Oval, Road to Avonlea, My Brilliant Career.
Who created Break in the Sun?
Break in the Sun was created by Bernard Ashley and stars Nicola Cowper, Brian Hall, Kevin Taffurelli.
What is Break in the Sun based on?
Break in the Sun is adapted from a novel.