TV series

Big Deal

Name: Big Deal
Released: 1984
Cast: Ray Brooks, Pamela Cundell, Sharon Duce, Lisa Geoghan, Stephen Tate

1984–1986· 3 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 7.2Ended

On BBC One

Life's a Gamble.

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Synopsis

The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.

Episodes

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E1 Red Lady, Black NightNext upOct 14, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby Box makes his living playing poker. Some people say he's got it made, but his girlfriend Jan isn't one of them.
E2 One Good TurnoverOct 21, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Professional poker players like Robby Box meet all sorts of opponents. When they lose, some get very upset....
Guest stars: Harry Fielder (Second Punter), Derek Martin (Phil Graves)
E3 A Ragged RunOct 28, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby susses out a crooked gambling house for a friend, but only brings trouble on himself....
E4 Some You Win...Nov 4, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
An evening race meeting, a horse that can't lose! Robby Box must get to the course and place his bet. But Jan has other plans.
Guest stars: Andrew Sachs (MC), David Doyle (Alan), David Nunn (Stallholder)
E5 The Luck of the IrishNov 11, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
One of Robby Box 's cronies goes to the big betting shop in the sky. Now it's up to Robby to make sure he gets a good send-off.
E6 Fighting ChanceNov 18, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby Box is invited to play poker with the nobs, but first he must find the 'sit-down' money. There's a 'fixed' fight he can bet on - but which way has it been 'fixed'?
E7 Video ManDec 2, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Henry Diamond take the day off. But is Robby's new business all it appears to be?
Guest stars: Warren Clarke (Stephen Chambers), Marion Bailey (Alison Diamond)
E8 Cash FlowDec 9, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby Box makes a couple of discoveries: old friends aren't always the best friends, and love can be very expensive.
E9 Nine Bob NotesDec 23, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby Box and his mate, Geordie, scare an intruder out of Henry Diamond's yard. They think they are doing Diamond a favour.
Guest stars: Paul Copley (Max), Bryan Pringle (Harry), Dicken Ashworth (Stallholder), Charles Pemberton (Fireman)
E10 Home and DryDec 30, 1984 · 50 min
Synopsis
Robby Box has saved up nearly all the money he needs to get straight with the tax man. But now he hears that an American, Mr Poker himself, has just flown in.