TV series
The Main Chance
1969–1975, English, on ITV1. Created by Edmund Ward & John Malcolm.
The Main Chance was a British television series which first aired on ITV between 1969,1970,1972 and 1975. A drama, it depicts the sudden transformation in the life of solicitor David Main who relocates from London to Leeds.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 45
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
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Latest episode
S4 E13: Coroner's Verdict
Aired 11 July 1975
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Edmund WardCreator
- John MalcolmCreator
- John StrideDavid Main · 45 ep
- Margaret AshcroftMargaret Castleton · 34 ep
- John WentworthHenry Castleton · 33 ep
- Anna PalkSarah Courtney · 21 ep
- Glynn EdwardsWalter Clegg · 20 ep
- John ArnattSidney Bulmer · 13 ep
- Philip BondPeter Findon · 12 ep
- Estelle KohlerHilary Nash · 9 ep
- Sharon MaughanInge Lindstrom · 7 ep
- Ingrid HafnerLaura Granton · 6 ep
- Gary BondAndrew Retford · 5 ep
- Kate O'MaraJulia Main · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 June 1969
- Last aired
- 11 July 1975
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Main Chance: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Main Chance are there?
The Main Chance has 4 seasons and 45 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Main Chance finished?
Yes. The Main Chance ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Main Chance?
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Who created The Main Chance?
The Main Chance was created by Edmund Ward and John Malcolm and stars John Stride, Margaret Ashcroft, John Wentworth.