

TV series
The Take
2009, English, on Sky One. Created by Martina Cole.
Freddie Jackson is released from prison in 1984 having served a four-year sentence for armed robbery. His wife Jackie, who has been waiting for him on the outside in the mistaken belief that that he wants to go straight, soon finds herself disappointed: Freddie is in fact raring to get back into the game and has set his sights on becoming top dog in the East End underworld.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.5/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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Availability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode Four
Aired 1 July 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martina ColeCreator
- Shaun EvansJimmy · 4 ep
- Tom HardyFreddie · 4 ep
- Charlotte RileyMaggie · 4 ep
- Kierston WareingJackie · 4 ep
- Margot LeicesterLena · 4 ep
- Brian CoxOzzy · 4 ep
- Jane WoodMaddie · 4 ep
- Steve NicolsonLewis · 4 ep
- Sara StewartPatricia · 4 ep
- David SchofieldCast · 4 ep
- Nicholas DayFreddie Senior · 4 ep
- Sam VincentiFatik Nevzat · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 June 2009
- Last aired
- 1 July 2009
- Network
- Sky One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Take: quick answers
Is The Take worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Take are there?
The Take has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Take finished?
Yes. The Take ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Take?
The Take is streaming on fuboTV.
Is The Take suitable for kids?
The Take is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Take?
If you liked The Take, try WWE ECW, Kung Fu, The Assassin.
Who created The Take?
The Take was created by Martina Cole and stars Shaun Evans, Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley.
