Give us a Break (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, Give us a Break is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Geoff McQueen's classic BBC comedy drama set in the wheeler-dealing world of London's snooker halls starring two of Britain's most popular actors. Micky Noades (Robert Lindsay) describes himself as 'an overall concepts man'. He is an ace promoter, the only problem is he has nothing to promote. Enter his brother-in-law Mo (Paul McGann) with one redeeming feature: his outstanding talent at snooker. Created by Geoff McQueen this vintage British comedy drama gave Paul McGann his breakthrough role, and features an outstanding performance from British TV icon, Robert Lindsay.
Who’s in it. Give us a Break stars Robert Lindsay as Mickey Noades, Paul McGann as Mo Morris, David Daker as Ron and Shirin Taylor as Tina Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Give us a Break 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 Give us a Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Give us a Break tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Give us a Break (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Give us a Break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Give us a Break worth watching?
- Give us a Break holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Give us a Break?
- Give us a Break stars Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, David Daker, Shirin Taylor and Peter Christian.
- When was Give us a Break released?
- Give us a Break was released in 1983.