TV series
The Racing Game
1979–1980, English, on ITV1.
The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game
Sid Halley, champion steeplechase jockey, suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability, and finds new meaning in life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Needle
Aired 9 January 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 21 November 1979
- Last aired
- 9 January 1980
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Racing Game are there?
The Racing Game has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Racing Game finished?
Yes. The Racing Game ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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