Jean Boht leads as Nellie Boswell alongside Nick Conway and Peter Howitt as her sons Billy and Joey in the BBC sitcom ‘Bread‘.
Main cast
- Nellie BoswellJean BohtMain
- Billy BoswellNick ConwayMain
- Joey BoswellPeter HowittMain
- Jack BoswellVictor McGuireMain
Supporting cast
- Lillian BoswellRita MaySupp
- Adrian BoswellMelanie KilburnSupp
- OsmondTony HaygarthSupp
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About this cast
Bread is a classic BBC sitcom set in Liverpool, following the Boswell family. The show centers on matriarch Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht) and her sons. Known for its warmth and humour, it ran for seven series.
FAQs
Who plays Nellie Boswell in Bread?
Jean Boht plays the matriarch Nellie Boswell.
How many series of Bread were made?
Bread ran for seven series between 1986 and 1991.
Who created Bread?
Bread was created and written by Carla Lane.
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