TV series
Big Deal
1984–1986, English, on BBC One. Created by Geoff McQueen.
Life's a Gamble.
The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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S3 E10: Innocent, OK?
Aired 4 November 1986
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Geoff McQueenCreator
- Ray BrooksRobby Box · 30 ep
- Pamela CundellVi Box · 30 ep
- Sharon DuceJan Oliver · 30 ep
- Lisa GeoghanDebbie Oliver · 30 ep
- Stephen TateDick Meyer · 30 ep
- Frank MillsGil Roach · 30 ep
- James OttawayTommy · 30 ep
- Deirdre CostelloJoan · 30 ep
- Kenneth WallerFerret · 30 ep
- Roger WalkerKipper · 30 ep
- Alex Tetteh-LarteyBlack George · 30 ep
- Andy MulliganGeordie · 30 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 October 1984
- Last aired
- 4 November 1986
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Big Deal: quick answers
Is Big Deal worth watching?
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How many seasons of Big Deal are there?
Big Deal has 3 seasons and 30 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Big Deal finished?
Yes. Big Deal ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Big Deal suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Big Deal?
If you liked Big Deal, try Tyler Perry's Ruthless, Offspring, SkyMed.
Who created Big Deal?
Big Deal was created by Geoff McQueen and stars Ray Brooks, Pamela Cundell, Sharon Duce.