About this season
The Beiderbecke Connection is a four-part British television serial written by Alan Plater and broadcast in 1988. It is the third and final part of The Beiderbecke Trilogy and stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. Now with a baby in tow, Jill and Trevor are asked by Big Al to look after a refugee called "Ivan".
Episodes (4)
1. Oh Look, It's Average-Sized Trevor Chaplin
Aired 27 November 1988 • 60 min
Jill & Trevor have produced Firstborn. They need a babysitter and get a refugee. Head for the border.
2. Hello Sir, Hello Miss
Aired 4 December 1988 • 60 min
The refugee is back from the border. Life goes on. Big Al and Little Norm make other plans. Trevor makes a stand.
3. Is He the Lodger?
Aired 11 December 1988 • 60 min
A face from the past. Criminals in the spare bed. The police take an interest. A day at the seaside
4. What Do We Have on Hockey Sticks?
Aired 18 December 1988 • 60 min
Rocking the world on its axis. But life goes on for those that hear the music.