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Series · 1995 · Drama

The Gambling Man

★6.2 1995 1 Season Catherine Cookson TV-MA

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

Part 1

Feb 26, 1995 · 60 min

Rory is a small-stakes gambler and rent collector. He wants to get into a big stakes game despite being warned against it. His sweetheart, Janie, doesn't approve of his gambling. Jimmy, his brother, wants them to invest in a shipyard.

Episode 02

Part 2

Mar 5, 1995 · 60 min

While Rory convalesces, John George gets in trouble with the law. Miss Kean takes over for her ailing father. Janie heads to France, with her employers, with tragic consequences.

Episode 03

Part 3

Mar 12, 1995 · 60 min

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About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Robson Green

Robson Green

Rory Connor
Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Frank nickle
Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel
David Nellist

David Nellist
Anne Kent

Anne Kent

Ian Cullen
Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson

Stephanie Putson

Where to watch The Gambling Man

The Gambling Man is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Catherine Cookson has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Gambling Man have?

The Gambling Man has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is The Gambling Man still on the air?

The Gambling Man has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Gambling Man?

The Gambling Man airs on ITV1.

When did The Gambling Man first air?

The Gambling Man first aired on February 26, 1995.

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