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Break in the Sun (1981)

7.20h 30mDrama — Family

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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Director: Roger Singleton-Turner

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Nicola Cowper as Patsy Bligh

Nicola Cowper

Patsy Bligh

Brian Hall as Eddie Green

Brian Hall

Eddie Green

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Kevin Taffurelli

Kenny Granger

Brian Peck as Joe

Brian Peck

Joe

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Bob Mason

Bob

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Lindsey Walker

Jenny

Steve Hodson as Pete

Steve Hodson

Pete

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