The Beiderbecke Connection
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".
Cast: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Terence Rigby
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Oh Look, It's Average-Sized Trevor ChaplinJill & Trevor have produced Firstborn. They need a babysitter and get a refugee. Head for the border.PGCC1 h 0 minNov 27, 1988
2. Hello Sir, Hello MissThe refugee is back from the border. Life goes on. Big Al and Little Norm make other plans. Trevor makes a stand.PGCC1 h 0 minDec 4, 1988
3. Is He the Lodger?A face from the past. Criminals in the spare bed. The police take an interest. A day at the seasidePGCC1 h 0 minDec 11, 1988
4. What Do We Have on Hockey Sticks?Rocking the world on its axis. But life goes on for those that hear the music.PGCC1 h 0 minDec 18, 1988
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The Beiderbecke Connection
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".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alan Plater
- Studio
- Yorkshire Television
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
