Plot — What is Jossy's Giants 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1986 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 2 (15 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 76% (7.6/10, 5 votes) |
Jossy's Giants — FAQ
Is Jossy's Giants worth watching? Jossy's Giants holds a 7.6/10 rating from 5 viewers. 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
Who is behind Jossy's Giants? Created by Edward Pugh.
Who is in the cast of Jossy's Giants? It stars Jim Barclay, Christopher Burgess, Julie Foy, Mark Gillard, Paul Kirkbright, Julian Walsh and more.
Where can I stream Jossy's Giants? Streaming availability for Jossy's Giants is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Jossy's Giants release? It first aired in 1986.
