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Series · 1984 – 1986 · Comedy

Chance in a Million

★7.1 1984 – 1986 3 Seasons Andrew Norriss TV-MA

Chance in a Million is a British sitcom broadcast between 1984 and 1986, produced by Thames Television for Channel 4. The series was co-written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen and starred Simon Callow and Brenda Blethyn. The producer and director of the series was Michael Mills.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

Plumstones

Episode 01

Plumstones

Sep 10, 1984 · 30 min

Shy librarian Alison Little arrives at a hotel to meet long-lost cousin Tom Cheyney. Eccentric, accident-prone Tom Chance turns up for a blind date with Alison Hughes but, due to misunderstanding, they end up with each other as Tom's clumsiness with a rowing oar knocks his date unconscious.

Honour Thy Father and Mother

Episode 02

Honour Thy Father and Mother

Sep 17, 1984 · 30 min

Alison's parents are not exactly warming to the notion of Tom after their daughter returns at three in the morning minus her dress. Tom returns it to her at the library but gets into a row with an aggressive Scotswoman who, due to another 'coincidence', believes he is the man who sold her son a duff car.

Flowing with the Tide

Episode 03

Flowing with the Tide

Sep 24, 1984 · 30 min

Tom believes he has had no post for six and a half weeks but in fact all his mail got stuck behind a heater and, as he has not paid his bills, tthe amenities are due to be cut off.

The Birthday Party

Episode 04

The Birthday Party

Oct 1, 1984 · 30 min

Tom is arranging a surprise birthday for Alison which includes a pillar box singing telegram that arrives seven hours early and an odd caterer who puts plastic insects in the food to spark off conversation.

Man of Iron

Episode 05

Man of Iron

Oct 8, 1984 · 30 min

Tom's bad luck affects Alison's visiting cousin Thomas.

Stuff of Dreams

Episode 06

Stuff of Dreams

Oct 15, 1984 · 30 min

Tom and Allison are now living together. On the day that Tom won a boat years ago—which was stolen the next day—it is returned by Corporal Browning, who drops in—literally.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Chance in a Million is a British sitcom broadcast between 1984 and 1986, produced by Thames Television for Channel 4. The series was co-written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen and starred Simon Callow and Brenda Blethyn. The producer and director of the series was Michael Mills.

Comedy

Cast

2 principal cast

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Tom Chance

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Alison Little

Where to watch Chance in a Million

Chance in a Million is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Andrew Norriss, Richard Fegen has 3 seasons and 18 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Chance in a Million have?

Chance in a Million has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

Is Chance in a Million still on the air?

Chance in a Million has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Chance in a Million?

Chance in a Million airs on Channel 4.

When did Chance in a Million first air?

Chance in a Million first aired on September 10, 1984.

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