Bad Boyes
Series Overview
Bad Boyes is a 1987 British children's comedy-drama television series produced by the BBC and which was aired on BBC One's afternoon CBBC slot for two series in 1987 and 1988. It was written by Jim Eldridge and starred Steven Kember as the eponymous hero, Brian Arthur Derek Boyes, a mischievous schoolboy who had a tendency to get himself into trouble and consequently had a series of misadventures.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
25 min per episode
1987 – 1988
Premiered: Tue, Sep 15, 1987
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Boulogne (2)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duncan Eldridge, Jim Eldridge
Jeremy Swan, Paul Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Swan
Producer
Lisa Benjamin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Boyes
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What is Bad Boyes about?
Bad Boyes is a 1987 British children's comedy-drama television series produced by the BBC and which was aired on BBC One's afternoon CBBC slot for two series in 1987 and 1988. It was written by Jim Eldridge and starred Steven Kember as the eponymous hero, Brian Arthur Derek Boyes, a mischievous schoolboy who had a tendency to get himself into trouble and consequently had a series of misadventures.
How many seasons does Bad Boyes have?
Bad Boyes comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Bad Boyes?
Key cast members in Bad Boyes include Steven Kember, Dean Harris.
Who created or directed Bad Boyes?
Bad Boyes was developed and directed by Duncan Eldridge, Jim Eldridge.