Break in the Sun (1981)
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Break in the Sun is a British television drama serial created and written by Bernard Ashley. The six-part series stars Nicola Cowper as a young girl named Patsy Bligh, who runs away from her violent stepfather and tries to return to her mother's old home in Margate. Notably grittier and more controversial than standard BBC children's serial fare up until that time, it was well received by critics and audiences.
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Nicola CowperPatsy Bligh
Brian HallEddie GreenKevin TaffurelliKenny Granger
Brian PeckJoeBob MasonBobLindsey WalkerJenny
Steve HodsonPeteCatherine ChaseSylvia GreenThomas LittleJasonChip SweeneyMark Bowler
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What is Break in the Sun about?
Break in the Sun is a British television drama serial created and written by Bernard Ashley. The six-part series stars Nicola Cowper as a young girl named Patsy Bligh, who runs away from her violent stepfather and tries to return to her mother's old home in Margate. Notably grittier and more controversial than standard BBC children's serial fare up until that time, it was well received by critics and audiences.
How long is Break in the Sun?
Break in the Sun has a runtime of 30 minutes.