Baker Boys (2011 TV series)
A blue-collar drama about a bakery community facing sudden unemployment.
Baker Boys is a television drama series produced by BBC Wales and broadcast on BBC One Wales. The series follows the workers of Valley Bara bakery in the fictional South Wales village of Trefynydd, who face unemployment when the bakery closes due to recession. It was written by Helen Raynor and Gary Owen, with Russell T Davies serving as creative consultant.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Helen Raynor; Gary Owen
- Composer
- Adam Lewis
- Runtime
- Approx. 60 minutes
- Starring
- Eve Myles
- Gareth Jewell
- Boyd Clack
- Mark Lewis Jones
- Matthew Gravelle
- Cara Readle
- Steve Meo
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Network
- BBC One Wales
- First aired
- 23 January 2011
- Last aired
- 8 December 2011
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Reception
The Western Mail's Karen Price called the series a poignant drama that would resonate with many during recessionary times. Scott Matthewman of The Stage praised its economic and social themes and advocated for a UK-wide broadcast, stating the whole country deserved to see it. The Radio Times later published an article by Gareth McClean also supporting a nationwide broadcast. The first series was the second most-watched original BBC Wales broadcast in the 2010/2011 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Baker Boys (2011 TV series)?
Baker Boys stars Eve Myles, Gareth Jewell, Boyd Clack, Mark Lewis Jones, Matthew Gravelle, Cara Readle and Steve Meo.
When did Baker Boys (2011 TV series) first air?
Baker Boys first aired on 23 January 2011.
When did Baker Boys (2011 TV series) end?
Baker Boys last aired on 8 December 2011.
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