Break in the Sun(1981)
Break in the Sun Synopsis
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.
Break in the Sun (1981) is a drama and family series that premiered on February 11, 1981, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Nicola Cowper, Brian Hall, Kevin Taffurelli and Brian Peck. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-02-11
- Last aired:
- 1981-03-18
- Producers:
- Anna Home
Break in the Sun (1981) Trailer
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Break in the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicola Cowper
as Patsy Bligh
Brian Hall
as Eddie Green
- Kevin Taffurelli
Kevin Taffurelli
as Kenny Granger
Brian Peck
as Joe
- Bob Mason
Bob Mason
as Bob
- Lindsey Walker
Lindsey Walker
as Jenny
Steve Hodson
as Pete
Key crew
Executive produced by Anna Home.
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Break in the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Break in the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Break in the Sun are there?
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Break in the Sun has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 11, 1981.
Is Break in the Sun still running?
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No. Break in the Sun is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 18, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Break in the Sun?
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Break in the Sun (1981) stars Nicola Cowper, Brian Hall, Kevin Taffurelli, Brian Peck and Bob Mason. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Break in the Sun any good?
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Break in the Sun (1981) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and family series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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