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You've had the Affair. You've heard the Tapes now make the Connection.
Alan Plater's third, off-beat comedy-thriller relating more improbable adventures of schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin (James Bolam) and Jill Swinburne (Barbara Flynn).
In this four part series Jill and Trevor are occupied with being parents to a baby boy but their old friends Big Al and Little Norm, prevail upon them to give sanctuary to a homeless refugee. Trevor's initial distrust turns into delight when he discovers a 'Beiderbecke Connection' - the man is a jazz freak. But along with the refugee comes the many visitors to Trevor and Jill's cosy homestead. As the mysterious characters gradually reveal their true colours Jill and Trevor find themselves once again caught in the middle of a complex deception.
The Beiderbecke Connection is loaded with Plater's uniquely funny dialogue and features music from jazz musician Frank Ricotti Who make a personal appearance.
Contains all four episodes from The Beiderbecke Connection.
1. 'Oh look - it's average sized Trevor Chaplin'
2. 'Hello Sir, Hello Miss'
3. 'Is he the lodger?'
4. 'What do we have on hockey sticks?'
