The Beiderbecke Connection

1988
Ended
Drama · Comedy
~1h / ep
1 season
7.8/10

The Beiderbecke Connection is a four-part British television serial written by Alan Plater and broadcast in 1988. It is the third and final part of The Beiderbecke Trilogy and stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. Now with a baby in tow, Jill and Trevor are asked by Big Al to look after a refugee called "Ivan".

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E1. Oh Look, It's Average-Sized Trevor Chaplin
Nov 27, 1988 · 60m
Jill & Trevor have produced Firstborn. They need a babysitter and get a refugee. Head for the border.
E2. Hello Sir, Hello Miss
Dec 4, 1988 · 60m
The refugee is back from the border. Life goes on. Big Al and Little Norm make other plans. Trevor makes a stand.
E3. Is He the Lodger?
Dec 11, 1988 · 60m
A face from the past. Criminals in the spare bed. The police take an interest. A day at the seaside
E4. What Do We Have on Hockey Sticks?
Dec 18, 1988 · 60m
Rocking the world on its axis. But life goes on for those that hear the music.