Is Give Us a Break coming back?
Give Us a Break (1983–1984) — comedy on BBC One
About Give Us a Break
Give Us a Break ended on December 31, 1984, on BBC One.
The show was a comedy series that aired from September 1983 to December 1984. It centered on the relationship between Micky Noades, played by Robert Lindsay, and his brother-in-law Mo, portrayed by Paul McGann. Although they did not naturally get along, both men recognized that they needed each other to achieve their ambitions. Micky was a self-assured promoter without an act to promote, while Mo was a talented but not yet famous snooker player. The series explored whether their partnership would help them succeed or simply lead to more frustration.
The cast also included Shirin Taylor as Tina and David Daker as Ron Palmer. The show was part of the BBC One comedy lineup during its run and featured 8 episodes in a single season. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes. Despite its short duration, the series depicted the humorous and sometimes awkward interactions between the characters as they navigated their respective careers and personal lives.
Give Us a Break episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 1983 | S1·E7 | Right Bad Company |
| October 27, 1983 | S1·E6 | Business is Business |
| October 20, 1983 | S1·E5 | One Good Stroke Deserves Another |
| October 13, 1983 | S1·E4 | When It Rains It Pours |
| October 6, 1983 | S1·E3 | Streetwise and Nancy Free |
| September 29, 1983 | S1·E2 | A Flagpole Painter from Liverpool |
| September 22, 1983 | S1·E1 | Heaven Sent |