Jonny Briggs


Jonny Briggs is a Children's BBC kitchen sink realism television programme first broadcast in 1985. It revolves around the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero, his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members: Mam and Dad, older sister Rita and older brothers Albert, and Humph . Another older sister, Marilyn, is mentioned but never seen. The stories often centre on Jonny's school life.
Previously some of the Jonny Briggs books by Joan Eadington were read on Jackanory.
The programme was filmed in Bradford.
The theme tune "The Acrobat" was composed by J A Greenwood in 1936, and recorded by trombonist Colin Buchanan.

Cast

  • Jonny Briggs
  • Rita Briggs
  • Albert Briggs
  • Humphrey Briggs
  • Dad
  • Mam
  • Mavis
  • Miss Broom
  • Mr. Box
  • Mr. Hobbs
  • Mr. Badger
  • Pamela Dean
  • Jinny
  • Josie
  • Nadine
  • Martin
  • Lily Spencer
  • Peter
  • '''Razzle'''

    Series guide

  • Series 1: 13 episodes, broadcast 11 November 1985 – 23 December 1985
  • Series 2: 20 episodes, broadcast 10 November 1986 – 20 January 1987