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The Beiderbecke Tapes (1987)

TV Mini-Series  -  151 min  -  Drama | Music | Mystery
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Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet... See full summary »

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Season:

1

Year:

1987
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
James Bolam James Bolam ...
Trevor Chaplin (2 episodes, 1987)
Barbara Flynn Barbara Flynn ...
Jill Swinburne (2 episodes, 1987)
Dudley Sutton Dudley Sutton ...
Mr. Carter (2 episodes, 1987)
Malcolm Storry Malcolm Storry ...
Mr. Peterson (2 episodes, 1987)
Keith Smith Keith Smith ...
Mr. Wheeler (2 episodes, 1987)
Beryl Reid Beryl Reid ...
Sylvia (2 episodes, 1987)
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Storyline

Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet. They live together and just want a quiet life. Then they meet John the barman who died but is much better now. John gave them a tape which led to meeting Dave the wimp. They find out about The Peoples Front For The Liberation of west Yorkshire. The man with no name called Mr Peterson came to see them. He was followed by the six men in grey suits. Jill goes to see The Oldest Suffragette In Town. Trevor and Jill go on a trip to Amsterdam with their class from "San Quentin High". Trevor and Jill meet The Honourable Order of Elks who are "looking for a bit of action". Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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Drama | Music | Mystery

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Trivia

The music was played by Don Lusher (trombone), Roy Willox (melody saxophone), Stan Sulzmann (tenor saxophone), Dave Willis (bass saxophone), Paul Hart (violin), Les Thatcher (guitar and banjo), Dave Hartley (piano), Chris Laurence (double bass), Allan Ganley (drums), Kenny Baker (cornet) and Frank Ricotti (vibes). See more »

Connections

Featured in "Time Shift: Alan Plater: Hearing the Music" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Cryin' All Day"
Written by Frankie Trumbauer and Chauncey Morehouse
Performed by Bix Beiderbecke See more »