The Beiderbecke Tapes(1987)
The Beiderbecke Tapes Synopsis
The Beiderbecke Tapes is a two-part 1987 British television comedy-drama serial written by Alan Plater. The second installment in The Beiderbecke Trilogy, it stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. When a tape recording of a conversation about nuclear waste inadvertently falls into Chaplin's hands, he and Swinburne find themselves being pursued by national security agents.
The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on December 13, 1987, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Dudley Sutton and Malcolm Storry. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1987-12-13
- Last aired:
- 1987-12-20
- Producers:
- David Cunliffe
The Beiderbecke Tapes Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Bolam
as Trevor Chaplin
Barbara Flynn
as Jill Swinburne
Dudley Sutton
as Carter
Malcolm Storry
as Peterson
- Keith Smith
Keith Smith
as Wheeler
Beryl Reid
as Sylvia
Robert Longden
as Mr Pitt
David Battley
as John
Peter Martin
as Charlie
- Judy Brooke
Judy Brooke
as Yvonne
Key crew
Executive produced by David Cunliffe.
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The Beiderbecke Tapes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Beiderbecke Tapes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Beiderbecke Tapes?
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How many seasons of The Beiderbecke Tapes are there?
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The Beiderbecke Tapes has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 13, 1987.
Is The Beiderbecke Tapes still running?
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No. The Beiderbecke Tapes is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 20, 1987.
Who is in the cast of The Beiderbecke Tapes?
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The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987) stars James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Dudley Sutton, Malcolm Storry and Keith Smith. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Beiderbecke Tapes any good?
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The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987) is rated 6.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.