Bread (TV series) Bread (TV series) Bread is a British television sitcom, written by Carla Lane, about a struggling Catholic, working-class family in Liverpool, England. It was produced by the BBC and screened on BBC One from 1 May 1986 to 3 November 1991. The series focused on the extended Boswell family of Liverpool, in the district of Dingle. The family were Catholic and working class, and led by matriarch Nellie (Jean Boht). Each episode was centred around her children attempting to make enough money to support the family through various means. The show's title is a reference to "bread" meaning "money"; though
The Family (2016 TV series) series in the major recurring role as the Democratic governor and Claire's rival. "The Family" has received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the first season holds a score of 58 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds a 61% approval rating based on 31 critics with its critical consensus: ""The Family" takes a confusing, convoluted course to solve its central mystery that few will want to follow, despite a game performance from Joan Allen." The performances of McCarthy, Pill, and Allen have been praised by critics. Stacey Ritzen of "Uproxx" wrote that