The Paper Lads: The Complete Series (1979) (DVD)

This fondly remembered family series from Tyne Tees follows the adventures of J.G., Ian, Gog, Baz and Sam - teenagers on a paper round for their local newsagent, Jack Crawford. Retired policeman Jack always tells the lads (and lass) to keep their eyes open as they go about their rounds
as a result they often discover the news, as well as deliver it! Filmed among the terraced streets of Gateshead and featuring humorous, exciting scripts - several garnering a Writer's Guild Award (Best Children's Writer) for playwright and screenwriter William Corlett - The Paper Lads ran for two series and this set contains all 14 episodes.