Jossy's Giants (1986): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1986, Jossy's Giants is a comedia series.

What it’s about. Jossy's Giants was a children's footballing comedy drama that ran on BBC1 between 1986 and 1987. The show's plot centred on a boys' football team, the Glipton Giants, and their enthusiastic Geordie manager Joswell 'Jossy' Blair. The show was written by darts commentator and television personality Sid Waddell, himself a native of Newcastle upon Tyne. In total, only ten episodes were made. The Producer/Director Edward Pugh became an Executive Producer and ran Children's Programmes Department at BBC Manchester after the series. The distinctive theme music was written by Mike Amatt. Football scenes were shot at a since demolished Oldham Town fc site off Middleton rd Chadderton, exterior scenes were shot in and around Stalybridge, and the studio material was shot at BBC Oxford Road.

Who’s in it. Jossy's Giants stars Mark Gillard as Ross Nelson, Paul Kirkbright as Ricky Sweet, Stuart McGuinness as Glenn Rix and Ian Sheppard as Ian Sellick, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Jossy's Giants has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jossy's Giants page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jossy's Giants tend to enjoy Rick y Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.