Baker Boys
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Baker Boys is an English-language Welsh television drama series, produced by BBC Wales and broadcast on BBC One Wales. The series was written by Helen Raynor and Gary Owen. Torchwood creator Russell T Davies also had a role as creative consultant, which he fulfilled from Los Angeles. The first episode of the series was broadcast on 23 January 2011. The programme follows the workers of Valley Bara bakery which is the economic centre of Trefynydd, a small fictional village in South Wales. Generations of people had earned a living and formed a life at the bakery but this is thrown into jeopardy when recession bites and the bakery workers find themselves unemployed overnight. Writer Helen Raynor describes it as "a blue collar drama", explaining "we wanted to tell the story of a community, with a workplace at the centre of it, who suddenly fall on hard times".
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2 Seasons • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jan 23, 2011
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Season 2, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Owen, Sarah and Pete confront Rob about his plan to cut jobs at the bakery, and a vote takes place that could tear the community apart. Meanwhile, everyone helps Shelly and Rich with their homespun wedding. Drama, starring Eve Myles and Gareth Jewell. Last in the series.
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What is Baker Boys about?
Baker Boys is an English-language Welsh television drama series, produced by BBC Wales and broadcast on BBC One Wales. The series was written by Helen Raynor and Gary Owen. Torchwood creator Russell T Davies also had a role as creative consultant, which he fulfilled from Los Angeles. The first episode of the series was broadcast on 23 January 2011. The programme follows the workers of Valley Bara bakery which is the economic centre of Trefynydd, a small fictional village in South Wales. Generations of people had earned a living and formed a life at the bakery but this is thrown into jeopardy when recession bites and the bakery workers find themselves unemployed overnight. Writer Helen Raynor describes it as "a blue collar drama", explaining "we wanted to tell the story of a community, with a workplace at the centre of it, who suddenly fall on hard times".
How many seasons does Baker Boys have?
Baker Boys comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Baker Boys?
Key cast members in Baker Boys include Eve Myles, Gareth Jewell, Matthew Gravelle, Boyd Clack, Mark Lewis Jones.
Who created or directed Baker Boys?
Baker Boys was developed and directed by Not specified.