Overview

Young Billy Webb likes to swap things with his schoolmates. He meets Alfonso Bonzo, an 'Italian exchange student' who also has a talent for swapping things (thus his self-description: he is an Italian student who exchanges things). Billy makes a series of magical but increasingly risky swaps with Alfonso, leading to unexpected and sometimes sinister consequences as Alfonso's true nature becomes questionable.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1990 • 6 Episodes

Young Billy Webb likes to swap things with his schoolmates. He meets Alfonso Bonzo, an 'Italian exchange student' who also has a talent for swapping things (thus his self-description: he is an Italian student who exchanges things). Billy makes a series of magical but increasingly risky swaps with Alfonso, leading to unexpected and sometimes sinister consequences as Alfonso's true nature becomes questionable.

Key Information

Created By Andrew Davies
Network BBC One
Type Miniseries
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Scott Riley

Billy Webb

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Alfonso Bonzo

Mike Walling

Mike Walling

Trevor Trotman

Susan Porrett

Susan Porrett

Mrs Webb

Fleur Taylor

Linda Webb

Brian Hall

Brian Hall

Mr Webb

Rory McNicholl

Scott Barnacle

Bina Masad

Pritti Shah

Raymond Butcher

Nigel Creamer

Lisa O'Connell

June Barnacle

Gil Brailey

Mrs Peasgood

Phyllis Osie

Annette Osoba

Frequently Asked Questions

Young Billy Webb likes to swap things with his schoolmates. He meets Alfonso Bonzo, an 'Italian exchange student' who also has a talent for swapping things (thus his self-description: he...

Alfonso Bonzo has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Alfonso Bonzo premiered on January 4, 1990.

No, Alfonso Bonzo has ended. The final episode aired on February 8, 1990.

Alfonso Bonzo originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Alfonso Bonzo was created by Andrew Davies.

Alfonso Bonzo has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.

Alfonso Bonzo is classified as Family, Comedy.