Jossy's Giants

Jossy's Giants (1986-1987)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Sports

Jossy's Giants was a children's footballing comedy drama that ran on BBC1 between 1986 and 1987. The show's plot centred around the ups and downs of a boys' football team, the Glipton Giants, and their enthusiastic Geordie manager Jossy Blair.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E05A Perfect Matchavr. 8, 1987
S02E04Home and Awayavr. 1, 1987
S02E03The Italian Take-awaymars 25, 1987
S02E02A Question of Sportsmars 18, 1987
S02E01The Glipton Romeosmars 11, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Jossy's Giants' premiere?

'Jossy's Giants' premiered on September 9, 1986.

Who created 'Jossy's Giants'?

'Jossy's Giants' was created by Sid Waddell and Alan Plater.

What genre does 'Jossy's Giants' belong to?

'Jossy's Giants' is a comedy-drama sports television series.

What is the setting of 'Jossy's Giants'?

'Jossy's Giants' is set in the fictional town of Ashfield.

Who plays the role of Jossy Blair in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Jim Barclay plays the role of Jossy Blair in 'Jossy's Giants'.

What is the main premise of 'Jossy's Giants'?

'Jossy's Giants' follows the story of a junior football team and their coach Jossy Blair.

Who are the main characters in 'Jossy's Giants'?

The main characters in 'Jossy's Giants' include Jossy Blair, Fletch, Terry, and Tony.

Which football team does Jossy Blair support in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Jossy Blair supports Newcastle United in 'Jossy's Giants'.

What is the name of the junior football team in 'Jossy's Giants'?

The junior football team in 'Jossy's Giants' is called the Glipton Giants.

Who is the team captain in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Terry is the team captain in 'Jossy's Giants'.

What is the nickname given to Tony in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Tony is nicknamed "Tiger" in 'Jossy's Giants'.

Who is the rival coach of Jossy Blair in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Mr. Blood is the rival coach of Jossy Blair in 'Jossy's Giants'.

What challenges does Jossy Blair face in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Jossy Blair faces challenges like dealing with rival coaches, motivating his team, and managing personal issues.

What is the running time of each episode in 'Jossy's Giants'?

Each episode of 'Jossy's Giants' has a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

What was the reception of 'Jossy's Giants' among audiences?

'Jossy's Giants' had a dedicated fanbase and was well-received by audiences during its airing.

Is 'Jossy's Giants' available for streaming or purchase?

As of now, 'Jossy's Giants' is not available for streaming or purchase on major platforms.

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