The Paper Lads(1977)
The Paper Lads Synopsis
The Paper Lads is a children's television series produced by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast from 1977 to 1979. There were two series made; each of seven episodes. It was set in Newcastle in North East England, and was based around the adventures of some newspaper delivery boys and girls. The signature tune of the series, "Back Home Once Again", was performed by progressive folk rock band Renaissance, and it appears as a full-length song on their 1978 album A Song For All Seasons. Network Video released the first episode on their collection "Look-Back on '70s Telly - Issue 2". The full series is due to be released on Network DVD on 29 July 2013. Two novels by William Humble based on the series were released by Target Books.
The Paper Lads (1977) is a drama series that premiered on August 24, 1977, spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes. It stars Andrew Edwards, Peter Younger, Gavin Kitchen and Judith Pyle. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1977-08-24
- Last aired:
- 1979-01-22
The Paper Lads (1977) Trailer
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The Paper Lads Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Andrew Edwards
Andrew Edwards
as Ian
- Peter Younger
Peter Younger
as Gog
Gavin Kitchen
as Baz
- Judith Pyle
Judith Pyle
as Sam
Glynn Edwards
as Jack Crawford
Anne Jameson
as Jinny Crawford
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The Paper Lads Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Paper Lads – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Paper Lads are there?
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The Paper Lads has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on August 24, 1977.
Is The Paper Lads still running?
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No. The Paper Lads is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 22, 1979.
Who is in the cast of The Paper Lads?
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The Paper Lads (1977) stars Andrew Edwards, Peter Younger, Gavin Kitchen, Judith Pyle and Glynn Edwards. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Paper Lads any good?
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The Paper Lads (1977) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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