Jonny Briggs (1985-1987)
EndedScripted showChildren, Family
Jonny Briggs is a Children's BBC kitchen sink realism television programme first broadcast in 1985. It revolves around the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero (played by Richard Holian), his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members: Mam (Jane Lowe) and Dad (Leslie Schofield), older sister Rita (Sue Devaney) and older brothers Albert (Tommy Robinson) and Humph (Humphrey) (Jeremy Austin). Another older sister, Marilyn, is mentioned but never seen. The stories often centre on Jonny's school life, where he and his best friend Pam are constantly in battle with the dreadful twins Ginny and Josie.
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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday (25 min)
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S02E20 | Episode 20 | Jan. 20, 1987 |
| S02E19 | Episode 19 | Jan. 19, 1987 |
| S02E18 | Episode 18 | Jan. 13, 1987 |
| S02E17 | Episode 17 | Jan. 12, 1987 |
| S02E16 | Episode 16 | Jan. 6, 1987 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
When did Jonny Briggs premiere?
Jonny Briggs premiered on February 23, 1985.
Who created Jonny Briggs?
Jonny Briggs was created by Joan Eadington.
What was the genre of Jonny Briggs?
Jonny Briggs was a children's comedy-drama television series.
Who played the character Jonny Briggs?
Richard Holian played the character Jonny Briggs.
Where was Jonny Briggs set?
Jonny Briggs was set in Manchester, England.
Who played Jonny's best friend Ravi?
Merelina Kendall played Jonny's best friend Ravi.
Who was Jonny's dog in the show?
Jonny's dog in the show was called Wilberforce.
Who played Jonny's sister, Rita?
Jane Lowe played Jonny's sister, Rita.
What was the name of Jonny's school in the show?
Jonny's school in the show was called Moat Farm Junior School.
What was the name of Jonny's arch-nemesis in the show?
Jonny's arch-nemesis in the show was called Just William.
Who played Jonny's mother in the show?
Gabrielle Daye played Jonny's mother in the show.
Who was the creator of the show's theme tune?
The show's theme tune was created by Paul K. Joyce.
Where can you watch Jonny Briggs now?
Jonny Briggs is not currently available to stream on any major platform.
How many episodes of Jonny Briggs were produced?
A total of 93 episodes of Jonny Briggs were produced.
Was Jonny Briggs a popular show during its run?
Yes, Jonny Briggs was a very popular show during its run.
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