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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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- E1 Weapons from the WallNext upMar 6, 1990
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hugh Bonneville (Jas)
- E2 Killing FloorMar 13, 1990
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hugh Bonneville (Jas), Carolyn Pickles (Dolly Attwood)
- E3 HazardMar 20, 1990
Synopsis
Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.
Guest stars: Carolyn Pickles (Dolly Attwood), Tony Caron (Breakdown Man)
- E4 TrustMar 27, 1990
Synopsis
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.
- E5 PretendersApr 3, 1990
Synopsis
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.
- E6 PossessionsApr 10, 1990
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mark Chapman (John Stables (uncredited))
- E7 FaithApr 17, 1990
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Oliver Ford Davies (Vicar)
- E8 LiesApr 24, 1990
Synopsis
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.
- E9 WreckageMay 1, 1990
Synopsis
The arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.
- E10 SanctuaryMay 8, 1990
Synopsis
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.
- E11 HistoryMay 15, 1990
Synopsis
Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.
- E12 TemptationMay 22, 1990
Synopsis
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.
- E13 LoveMay 29, 1990
Synopsis
Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.
Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Grint
Clive Owen
Susannah Harker
Simon Shepherd
Leslie Phillips
Peter Vaughan
Ralph Riach
