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Bread
1986·Show
Bread fingerprint
Big heart, funny.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle4
Heart
Nostalgic and wholesome
Much of it is about family.
- Family Dynamics9
- Nostalgia8
- Wholesome7
Humor
Plenty of situational comedy and satire
- Situational Comedy8
- Satire & Parody7
- Wit & Wordplay6
World
Family, class and money, and everyday modern life
- Dialogue Centrality8
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Bread is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
HighNostalgic and wholesome
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's nostalgic, wholesome, and melancholic. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia8Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
HighPlenty of situational comedy and satire
Expect plenty of situational comedy and satire.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy8Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumFamily, class and money, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around family, class and money, and everyday modern life.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Class & Capitalism9Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
Who it's for
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking
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About
Bread is a British television sitcom, written by Carla Lane, produced by the BBC and screened on BBC1 from 1 May 1986 to 3 November 1991.
The series focused on the devoutly-Catholic and extended Boswell family of Liverpool, in the district of Dingle, led by its matriarch Nellie through a number of ups and downs as they tried to make their way through life in Thatcher's Britain with no visible means of support. The street shown at the start of each programme is Elswick Street. A family called Boswell had also featured in Lane's earlier sitcom The Liver Birds and Lane admitted in interviews that the two families were probably related.
Nellie's feckless and estranged husband, Freddie, left her for another woman known as 'Lilo Lill'. Her children Joey, Jack, Adrian, Aveline and Billy continued to live in the family home in Kelsall Street and contributed money to the central family fund, largely through benefit fraud and the sale of stolen goods.
British SitcomWorking-Class FamilyLiverpoolBlack ComedySatiricalNostalgicFamily DynamicsSocial CommentaryBenefit FraudCatholic Family
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Is Bread worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Bread rated?
Strong language
Content advisories: strong language.
How many seasons does Bread have?
7 seasons
It has 7 seasons with 74 episodes of about 30 minutes each.
When did Bread air?
S1S2S3S4S5S6S7
It ran from 1986 to 1991 and has ended.
What language is Bread in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does Bread use?
Absurdly High-Stakes GameThe Alleged CarThicker Than WaterFamily HonorGrumpy Old ManDo Not Call Me "Paul"Food PillsPublic ExposureComic-Book AdaptationCatchphraseIt's All About MeShort-Distance Phone Calland 26 more
TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Bread, including Absurdly High-Stakes Game, The Alleged Car, Thicker Than Water.