Barriers
Series Overview
Teenage Billy Stanyon faces the loss of his parents in a sailing accident, only to discover that he was adopted. Billy then sets off on a journey to find his biological parents that takes him across Europe.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
25 min per episode
1981 – 1982
Premiered: Sun, Jan 4, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “Part 20”
Billy confronts Karl and at last learns the full story of how, and why, his parents died.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Corlett
Bert Grund, David Haslam
Margaret Bottomley
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Bottomley
Producer
Bert Grund
Original Music Composer
David Haslam
Original Music Composer
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 Barriers
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What is Barriers about?
Teenage Billy Stanyon faces the loss of his parents in a sailing accident, only to discover that he was adopted. Billy then sets off on a journey to find his biological parents that takes him across Europe.
How many seasons does Barriers have?
Barriers comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Barriers?
Key cast members in Barriers include Benedict Taylor, Paul Rogers.
Who created or directed Barriers?
Barriers was developed and directed by William Corlett.