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It's been over three decades since the beloved sitcom Bread transported us into the Boswell family's Liverpool home. The hugely popular series, which first aired on 1 May 1986,
encapsulated the struggles of the 1980s and followed the varying fortunes of the family under the watchful eye of matriarch Nellie Boswell. The show's iconic ceramic hen from the title
sequence and the theme tune sung by the cast became a treasured part of millions of viewers' evenings. Running for eight series until 1991, the show produced numerous unforgettable
moments, whether it was Liverpool legend Sonia making a guest appearance or the infamous holiday to Italy in the Christmas special. But what have the cast been up to since the show ended 34
years ago? JEAN BOHT - NELLIE BOSWELL Jean Boht portrayed Nellie, the matriarch at the heart of the show who had to deal with her family's sometimes crazy schemes to earn a living.
Beyond the show, she appeared in all the classic BBC soaps including stints on Casualty, Doctors, Holby City and The Bill, reports the Liverpool Echo. She also had a stint on stage,
performing alongside Jeremy Irons in 2006's Embers. Jean passed away in September 2023 aged 91 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She spent her final days at Denville Hall, a
home for retired actors and members of the theatrical profession. RONALD FORFAR - FREDDIE BOSWELL Ronald Forfar, known for his role as Nellie's troublesome husband Freddie with his
distinctive white hair and impressive moustache, was a constant source of trouble for the family due to his ongoing affair with Lilo Lill and his disregard for his family's antics.
After leaving the show, he turned his hand to writing, penning A Wilderness of Monkeys, a memoir of his time in theatre. Sadly, Ronald passed away at the age of 81 in October 2020. EILEEN
POLLOCK - LILO LILL The 'other woman' in the Boswell marriage, one of the most recognisable and iconic characters in the series. Following the end of the show, Eileen spent much of
her time on stage, working with various Northern Irish companies. She also had a brief stint in Hollywood, appearing in the film adaptation of Frank McCourt's book Angela's Ashes
in 1999 and starring alongside Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Far and Away as landlady Molly. Tragically, Eileen passed away aged 73 in 2020. PETER HOWITT - JOEY BOSWELL The eldest of the
Boswell boys, until he was replaced in the fifth series by Graham Bickley. Peter went on to enjoy significant success after the show, carving out a career as a director in Hollywood with
films such as Sliding Doors and the 2012 thriller Reasonable Doubt, starring Dominic Cooper and Samuel L Jackson. However, he is perhaps best known for directing the original Johnny English
film, featuring Rowan Atkinson. He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife and two children. NICK CONWAY - BILLY BOSWELL Nick, the youngest of the brothers, portrayed the
unfortunate Billy Boswell who seemed to constantly struggle with even the simplest tasks, often through no fault of his own. He later appeared in numerous classic soaps including The Bill
and Casualty, before securing the role of Gavin on Coronation Street. Now 62, Nick has also dabbled in DJing and opened a theatre school, following his own experiences in theatre. VICTOR
MCGUIRE - JACK BOSWELL Post his stint as Jack Boswell in Bread, Victor has secured significant roles across film and TV, including appearances in Hollywood blockbusters such as Guy
Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and The Woman in Black. On the small screen, he's been seen in Sky 1's Trollied, Casualty and more
recently, playing Big Garth on Coronation Street.