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Break in the Sun
Break in the Sun

1981

Break in the Sun

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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Drama, Family

February 11, 1981

7.2

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Ended

Title:

Break in the Sun

Overview:

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.

Genres:

Drama, Family

Seasons:

1

Number of Episodes:

6

Languages:

English

Country Origin:

GB

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N/A

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