The Beiderbecke Connection(1988)
The Beiderbecke Connection Synopsis
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".
The Beiderbecke Connection (1988) is a drama and comedy series that premiered on November 27, 1988, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Terence Rigby and Danny Schiller. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-11-27
- Last aired:
- 1988-12-18
- Producers:
- Keith Richardson
The Beiderbecke Connection Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Bolam
as Trevor Chaplin
Barbara Flynn
as Jill Swinburne
Terence Rigby
as Big Al
Danny Schiller
as Little Norm
Dudley Sutton
as Mr Carter
- Keith Smith
Keith Smith
as Wheeler
Dominic Jephcott
as DI Hobson
George Costigan
as Ben
Sean Scanlan
as Joe
Patrick Drury
as Ivan
- Judy Brooke
Judy Brooke
as Yvonne Fairweather
- Dave Leslie
Dave Leslie
as Man Opposite
Key crew
Executive produced by Keith Richardson.
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The Beiderbecke Connection Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Beiderbecke Connection – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Beiderbecke Connection?
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How many seasons of The Beiderbecke Connection are there?
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The Beiderbecke Connection has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 27, 1988.
Is The Beiderbecke Connection still running?
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No. The Beiderbecke Connection is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 18, 1988.
Who is in the cast of The Beiderbecke Connection?
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The Beiderbecke Connection (1988) stars James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Terence Rigby, Danny Schiller and Dudley Sutton. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Beiderbecke Connection any good?
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The Beiderbecke Connection (1988) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.