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The Paper Lads

The Paper Lads

The Paper Lads is a children's television series produced by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast from 1977 to 1979. There were two series made; each of seven episodes. It was set in Newcastle in North East England, and was based around the adventures of some newspaper delivery boys and girls.

The signature tune of the series, "Back Home Once Again", was performed by progressive folk rock band Renaissance, and it appears as a full-length song on their 1978 album A Song For All Seasons.

Network Video released the first episode on their collection "Look-Back on '70s Telly - Issue 2".

The full series is due to be released on Network DVD on 29 July 2013.

Two novels by William Humble based on the series were released by Target Books.

Created ByJ.G. Holland
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Paper Lads
First Air DateAugust 24, 1977
Last Air DateJanuary 22, 1979
Seasons2
Episodes14
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesTyne Tees Television
NetworksITV Tyne Tees
S02E07

The Sailor's Return

Ian's father comes back from sea and announces he is going to marry his girlfriend. Ian hates living with her while his father is away and is against the wedding.

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