TV series
The Gambling Man
1995, English, on ITV1. Created by Catherine Cookson.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
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The Gambling Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 12 March 1995
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Catherine CooksonCreator
- Robson GreenRory Connor · 3 ep
- Bernard HillFrank nickle · 3 ep
- David NellistCast · 3 ep
- Anne KentCast · 3 ep
- Ian CullenCast · 3 ep
- Sammy JohnsonCast · 3 ep
- Stephanie PutsonCast · 3 ep
- Allen MechenCast · 3 ep
- Dennis LingardCast · 3 ep
- Amber StylesCast · 3 ep
- Ron Senior Jr.Cast · 3 ep
- Sarah FinchCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 February 1995
- Last aired
- 12 March 1995
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Gambling Man is based on
The Gambling Man is adapted from a novel.
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The Gambling Man: quick answers
Is The Gambling Man worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Gambling Man are there?
The Gambling Man has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Gambling Man finished?
Yes. The Gambling Man ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Gambling Man on?
The Gambling Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The Gambling Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Gambling Man?
If you liked The Gambling Man, try Murder in a Small Town, Little Disasters, Agatha Christie's Marple.
Who created The Gambling Man?
The Gambling Man was created by Catherine Cookson and stars Robson Green, Bernard Hill, David Nellist.
What is The Gambling Man based on?
The Gambling Man is adapted from a novel.