Summaries

Trevor, Jill, and their child Firstborn lead a tranquil existence until Ivan, Big Al's Russian companion who enjoys Bix Beiderbecke's jazz music, arrives despite not speaking English, prompting a new adventure.

Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Chapman teaches English and wants to help save the planet. They live together and just want a quiet life. Since their last adventure in ('Beiderbecke Tapes, The (1987) (TV)'), Jill and Trevor have a child - Firstborn. Big Al asks them to put up a friend of his and, of course, they agree. But when Ivan arrives, they find he speaks no English but thinks that "Bix is cool".—Steve Crook <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • sequel
  • england
  • schoolteacher
  • tv mini series
  • jazz
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Nov 26, 1988
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Hill View Avenue, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Production companies Yorkshire Television (YTV)

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Tech specs

Runtime 3h 21m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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