Barriers

Barriers

Barriers

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Barriers

1981- 1982

2 Seasons

20 Episodes

6.5(2 votes)

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Action & Adventure

Family

Drama

Overview

Teenage Billy Stanyon faces the loss of his parents in a sailing accident, only to discover that he was adopted. Billy then sets off on a journey to find his biological parents that takes him across Europe.

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Tyne Tees Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Benedict Taylor

Billy Stanyon

Benedict Taylor

Acting

Paul Rogers

Vincent Whitaker

Paul Rogers

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