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Series · 1990 – 1991 · Mystery

Chancer

He's rude, arrogant, ingenious, unprincipled – and utterly charming.

★6.3 1990 – 1991 2 Seasons Guy Andrews TV-MA

In 1980s London, business adviser and conman Stephen Crane uses all means necessary to help his friends out of financial ruins while dealing with his unresolved past.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Weapons from the Wall

Episode 01

Weapons from the Wall

Mar 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.

Killing Floor

Episode 02

Killing Floor

Mar 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.

Hazard

Episode 03

Hazard

Mar 20, 1990

Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.

Trust

Episode 04

Trust

Mar 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.

Pretenders

Episode 05

Pretenders

Apr 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.

Possessions

Episode 06

Possessions

Apr 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.

Faith

Episode 07

Faith

Apr 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.

Lies

Episode 08

Lies

Apr 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.

Wreckage

Episode 09

Wreckage

May 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.

Sanctuary

Episode 10

Sanctuary

May 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.

History

Episode 11

History

May 15, 1990

Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.

Temptation

Episode 12

Temptation

May 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.

Love

Episode 13

Love

May 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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 10 votes

Synopsis

In 1980s London, business adviser and conman Stephen Crane uses all means necessary to help his friends out of financial ruins while dealing with his unresolved past.

MysteryCrimeDrama

Cast

5 principal cast

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Derek Love / Stephen Crane

Simon Shepherd

Simon Shepherd

Piers Garfield-Ward

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

James 'Jimmy' Blake

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Thomas Franklyn

Tom Tudgay

Joseph Franklyn

Where to watch Chancer

Chancer is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The mystery from Guy Andrews has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 10 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Chancer have?

Chancer has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is Chancer still on the air?

Chancer has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Chancer?

Chancer airs on ITV1.

When did Chancer first air?

Chancer first aired on March 6, 1990.

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