TV series

Reckless

Name: Reckless
Released: 1997
Cast: Robson Green, Francesca Annis, Michael Kitchen, Julian Rhind-Tutt, David Bradley

1997· 1 season· 55 min episodes★ 6.2Ended

On ITV1 — From Granada Television · aka Productions

A rollercoaster journey of passion and pain...

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Synopsis

Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it aired in six parts from 6 February to 13 March 1997. Owen Springer is a Junior Doctor who falls for the sophisticated and glamorous Anna Fairley. Little does he know that she is married to his boss, consultant Richard Crane.

Themes

miniseries extramarital affair older woman younger man relationship manchester, england

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upFeb 6, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Owen Springer has just moved to Manchester to look after his demanding hypochondriac dad, Arnold. So the last thing he's looking for is a big affair - until he meets Anna Fairley and his good intentions are swiftly forgotten.
Guest stars: Debra Stephenson (Michelle), Margery Mason (Myrtle Fairley), Kathryn Hunt (Irma), David Boyce (Dr. Pall), Jeremy Turner-Welch (Brian)
E2 Episode 2Feb 13, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Anna is still reeling from Owen's declaration of love but is determined to put it behind her and try to avoid him where possible - after all she is happily married to Richard and, as she tells her close friend and neighbour Phyllis, she's worked hard to get where she is today However, just when all looks lost Owen finds out some information which he could use to his advantage - it seems Richard Crane is not the devoted husband he appears and is leading a secret double life.
Guest stars: Kathryn Pogson (Phyllis), Debra Stephenson (Michelle), Margery Mason (Myrtle Fairley), Kathryn Hunt (Irma), John Langford (Gillies), Verity Hewlett (Corrine), Tara Daniels (Staff Nurse), Leigh Symonds (Hotel Receptionist)
E3 Episode 3Feb 20, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Anna discovers Richard's infidelity via a cleverly designed trap. She, in turn, takes a lover in revenge and, taking stock of her life, considers divorce. A mysterious parcel arrives at Arnold's house and Owen finds Anna waiting outside - realising that she has finally admitted the strength of her feelings for him.
Guest stars: Kathryn Pogson (Phyllis), Debra Stephenson (Michelle), Margery Mason (Myrtle Fairley), Kathryn Hunt (Irma)
E4 Episode 4Feb 27, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Owen, full of Anna's love for him, retracts his resignation at the hospital but the net is closing in on the lovers as both Richard and Vivien try to find out what is behind Anna and Owen's behaviour.
E5 Episode 5Mar 6, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
A brawl and tit-for-tat vendetta ensues between the two who now hate each other. Questions and recrimination all round as an investigation is launched at the hospital over Richard and Owen's fight.
Guest stars: Kathryn Hunt (Irma), Seamus O'Neill (Custody Sgt.), Nicholas Blane (Rodney Ferris), Stephen Hoyle (Shy Kid), Tony Barton (Decorator)
E6 Episode 6Mar 13, 1997 · 55 min
Synopsis
Anna realises that the time has come to make a choice about her future, but is it with Owen or Richard?
Guest stars: Kathryn Pogson (Phyllis), Debra Stephenson (Michelle), Margery Mason (Myrtle Fairley), Kathryn Hunt (Irma), Stephen Hoyle (Shy Kid), Tony Barton (Decorator), Michael Shevelew (Solicitor), John Jardine (Willy Tattersall)