Chancer
Chancer is a British television serial produced by Central Television for ITV. It tells the story of a likable conman and rogue at the end of the yuppie eighties. There were a total of twenty episodes, split into two series which aired on Tuesdays at 21:00 in 1990 and 1991.
Cast: Clive Owen, Susannah Harker, Simon Shepherd
14+HDCC
13 episodes
1. Weapons from the WallWhen the Douglas Motors factory is destroyed in a suspected arson attack, Gavin Nichols, son-in-law of managing director Robert Douglas, calls upon an old friend for help.14+CCMar 6, 1990
2. Killing FloorCrane attempts to save Douglas Motors by stealing 500,000 pounds from his boss in an insider trading scam, while Robert hires a private detective to look for Jamie.14+CCMar 13, 1990
3. HazardCrane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.14+CCMar 20, 1990
4. TrustDesperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.14+CCMar 27, 1990
5. PretendersDesperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.14+CCApr 3, 1990
6. PossessionsRobert is forced to come clean to Crane after using the money from the bank to pay off Jamie's gambling debts. Jo begins an affair with Piers behind Crane's back.14+CCApr 10, 1990
7. FaithVictoria talks Crane into a dangerous scam to ruin a property developer. Meanwhile, the residents of Stoneleigh are unhappy about a planned toxic waste dump orchestrated by Robert.14+CCApr 17, 1990
8. LiesTom returns from Hong Kong, desperate to catch up with Crane for a few choice words. But when Crane surrenders to his demands, Tom is taken aback, resulting in a surprising offer.14+CCApr 24, 1990
9. WreckageThe arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.14+CCMay 1, 1990
10. SanctuaryTom secures control of Douglas Motors, while Blake plans to settle some old scores in time for his retirement--unaware that Crane will soon become an unlikely ally.14+CCMay 8, 1990
11. HistoryCrane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.14+CCMay 15, 1990
12. TemptationThe death of the real Stephen Crane threatens to blow Crane's cover, while Tom offers to leave Douglas Motors alone in return for Crane's help.14+CCMay 22, 1990
13. LoveCrane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.14+CCMay 29, 1990
Chancer
★ 6.3/1019902 seasons20 episodesEnded
Chancer is a British television serial produced by Central Television for ITV. It tells the story of a likable conman and rogue at the end of the yuppie eighties. There were a total of twenty episodes, split into two series which aired on Tuesdays at 21:00 in 1990 and 1991.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Alan Grint
Maturity rating
14+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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