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Break in the Sun

1981 Drama, Family 1 season

TMDB rating 7.2/10 Ended

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.

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Cast and details

  • Nicola CowperPatsy Bligh
  • Brian HallEddie Green
  • Kevin TaffurelliKenny Granger
  • Brian PeckJoe
  • Bob MasonBob
  • Lindsey WalkerJenny
  • Steve HodsonPete
  • Catherine ChaseSylvia Green
  • Thomas LittleJason
  • Chip SweeneyMark Bowler
  • Patsy RowlandsMrs Granger
  • Kathleen HeathMrs Bradley
Created by
Bernard Ashley
First aired
Feb 11, 1981
Latest episode
Mar 18, 1981

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