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The Beiderbecke Connection

PG19881 seasonAlan Plater
IMDb 8.5
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The Beiderbecke Connection is a four-part British television serial written by Alan Plater and broadcast in 1988. It is the third and final part of The Beiderbecke Trilogy and stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. Now with a baby in tow, Jill and Trevor are asked by Big Al to look after a refugee called "Ivan".

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What is The Beiderbecke Connection (1988) about?

The Beiderbecke Connection is a four-part British television serial written by Alan Plater and broadcast in 1988. It is the third and final part of The Beiderbecke Trilogy and stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. Now with a baby in tow, Jill and Trevor are asked by Big Al to look after a refugee called "Ivan".

Who stars in The Beiderbecke Connection?

The Beiderbecke Connection stars James Bolam (Trevor Chaplin), Barbara Flynn (Jill Swinburne), Terence Rigby (Big Al), Danny Schiller (Little Norm), Dudley Sutton (Mr Carter). The series was created by Alan Plater.

How many seasons does The Beiderbecke Connection have?

The Beiderbecke Connection has 1 seasons. There are 4 episodes in total.

Is The Beiderbecke Connection worth watching?

The Beiderbecke Connection holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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