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The Paper Lads

★7.8 1977 – 1979 2 Seasons J.G. Holland TV-MA

The Paper Lads is a children's television series produced by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast from 1977 to 1979. There were two series made; each of seven episodes. It was set in Newcastle in North East England, and was based around the adventures of some newspaper delivery boys and girls. The signature tune of the series, "Back Home Once Again", was performed by progressive folk rock band Renaissance, and it appears as a full-length song on their 1978 album A Song For All Seasons. Network Video released the first episode on their collection "Look-Back on '70s Telly - Issue 2". The full series is due to be released on Network DVD on 29 July 2013. Two novels by William Humble based on the series were released by Target Books.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

Round One

Episode 01

Round One

Aug 24, 1977 · 25 min

The Crawford's shop has heard that Arthur Turner has sold his shop, so the Crawford's will expand the paper round and advertise for more lads. Crawford has asked his lads to clean the cellar on Sunday to make room for the expansion.

Cash and Carry

Episode 02

Cash and Carry

Aug 31, 1977 · 26 min

Gog's dad (a security guard) has to work late and Gog offers to bring him fish and chips. When Ian and Gog arrive at his father's work, they find him tied up and unconscious. The thieves have stolen £20,000.

The Sweetie Shop Kid

Episode 03

The Sweetie Shop Kid

Sep 7, 1977 · 23 min

The owner of #22 Blaydon Street is on vacation. Why are the curtains twitching? Gog investigates and is held captive by the escaped "Sweetie Shop thief."

Fifty Years a Showman

Episode 04

Fifty Years a Showman

Sep 14, 1977 · 26 min

Sam distracts her grandad so Baz and Gog can measure his prize winning leeks. Uncle Bob has paid Baz £1 to get the measurements. In the morning, all of Bob's leeks have been cut down. Did the lads do it?

Enter Picasso

Episode 05

Enter Picasso

Sep 21, 1977 · 25 min

Someone has stolen £5 from the shop. Sam has bought a new scarf, and Baz has gone to the pictures. Everyone is a suspect, especially Ian who has bought art supplies and has been acting strangely.

Best Foot Forward

Episode 06

Best Foot Forward

Sep 28, 1977 · 25 min

J.G. wants to play football, but his mother wants him to go to University. When all sorts of football scouts start coming to the house to sign him, she finally gives in.

Eyewitness

Episode 07

Eyewitness

Oct 5, 1977 · 23 min

Sam is an eyewitness to a shop break-in - can she avoid the thieves?

About the series

The Paper Lads poster
Audience score
★ 7.8 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

The Paper Lads is a children's television series produced by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast from 1977 to 1979. There were two series made; each of seven episodes. It was set in Newcastle in North East England, and was based around the adventures of some newspaper delivery boys and girls. The signature tune of the series, "Back Home Once Again", was performed by progressive folk rock band Renaissance, and it appears as a full-length song on their 1978 album A Song For All Seasons. Network Video released the first episode on their collection "Look-Back on '70s Telly - Issue 2". The full series is due to be released on Network DVD on 29 July 2013. Two novels by William Humble based on the series were released by Target Books.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Andrew Edwards

Ian

Peter Younger

Gog

Gavin Kitchen

Gavin Kitchen

Baz

Judith Pyle

Sam

Glynn Edwards

Glynn Edwards

Jack Crawford

Anne Jameson

Anne Jameson

Jinny Crawford

Where to watch The Paper Lads

The Paper Lads is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from J.G. Holland has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 7.8/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Paper Lads have?

The Paper Lads has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is The Paper Lads still on the air?

The Paper Lads has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Paper Lads?

The Paper Lads airs on ITV Tyne Tees.

When did The Paper Lads first air?

The Paper Lads first aired on August 24, 1977.

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