Jonny Briggs


Jonny Briggs is a Children's BBC kitchen sink realism television programme first broadcast in 1985. It revolves around the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero, his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members: Mam and Dad, older sister Rita and older brothers Albert and Humph . Another older sister, Marilyn, is mentioned but never seen. The stories often centre on Jonny's school life, where he and his best friend Pam are constantly in battle with the dreadful twins Ginny and Josie.
Previously some of the Jonny Briggs books by Joan Eadington were read on Jackanory. In the books Jonny has two older sisters—Pat and Sandra.
The programme was filmed in Bradford.
The theme tune "The Acrobat" composed by J A Greenwood in 1936 is considered synonymous with the series. The piece of music chosen for the programme was recorded by renowned trombonist Colin Buchanan.

Cast

Jonny Briggs

Rita Briggs

Albert Briggs

Humphrey Briggs

Dad

Mam

Mavis

Miss Broom

Mr. Box

Mr. Hobbs

Mr. Badger

Pamela Dean

Jinny

Josie

Nadine

Martin

Lily Spencer

Peter

Razzle

Series guide