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"Life's a Gamble."

6.7
3 seasons
30 episodes
Ended
Drama

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:October 14, 1984
Last Aired:November 4, 1986
Episode Runtime:50m
Networks:
BBC One
Created By:
Geoff McQueen

Cast & Characters

Cast

Ray Brooks as Robby Box

Ray Brooks

Robby Box

Pamela Cundell as Vi Box

Pamela Cundell

Vi Box

Sharon Duce as Jan Oliver

Sharon Duce

Jan Oliver

Lisa Geoghan as Debbie Oliver

Lisa Geoghan

Debbie Oliver

Stephen Tate as Dick Meyer

Stephen Tate

Dick Meyer

Frank Mills as Gil Roach

Frank Mills

Gil Roach

James Ottaway as Tommy

James Ottaway

Tommy

Deirdre Costello as Joan

Deirdre Costello

Joan

Kenneth Waller as Ferret

Kenneth Waller

Ferret

Roger Walker as Kipper

Roger Walker

Kipper

Alex Tetteh-Lartey as Black George

Alex Tetteh-Lartey

Black George

Andy Mulligan as Geordie

Andy Mulligan

Geordie

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Seasons (3)

Season 1

Season 1

10 episodes

Aired: 1984

Season 2

Season 2

10 episodes

Aired: 1985

Season 3

Season 3

10 episodes

Aired: 1986