Give us a Break
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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Heaven Sent
22-09-198330 min - Ep 2
2.A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool
29-09-198330 min - Ep 3
3.Streetwise and Nancy Free
06-10-198330 min - Ep 4
4.When It Rains, It Pours
13-10-198330 min - Ep 5
5.One Good Stroke Deserves Another
20-10-198330 min - Ep 6
6.Business Is Business
27-10-198330 min - Ep 7
7.Right Bad Company
03-11-198330 min - Ep 8
8.Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
31-12-198430 min
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