Chancer

1990–1991 · Ended · 2 seasons · 20 episodes · Mystery, Crime · United Kingdom

Creator Guy Andrews · Channel ITV1 · Starring Clive Owen, Simon Shepherd, Susannah Harker

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.
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Episodes

13 episodes · March 1990 – May 1990
  1. Episode 1: 1. Weapons from the WallMarch 6, 1990
    When 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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Killing FloorMarch 13, 1990
    Crane 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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. HazardMarch 20, 1990
    Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.
  4. Episode 4: 4. TrustMarch 27, 1990
    Desperate 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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. PretendersApril 3, 1990
    Desperate 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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. PossessionsApril 10, 1990
    Robert 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.
Show 7 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. FaithApril 17, 1990
    Victoria 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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. LiesApril 24, 1990
    Tom 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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. WreckageMay 1, 1990
    The arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.
  4. Episode 10: 10. SanctuaryMay 8, 1990
    Tom 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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. HistoryMay 15, 1990
    Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.
  6. Episode 12: 12. TemptationMay 22, 1990
    The 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.
  7. Episode 13: 13. LoveMay 29, 1990
    Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
50 minutes
FIRST AIRED
March 6, 1990
LAST AIRED
June 4, 1991
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Central Independent Television, ITV Studios

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