Big Deal

Life's a Gamble.

7.3(4)|1984-10-14|3 seasons, 30 episodes

Drama

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(10)Season 2(10)Season 3(10)

S1E1 · 1984-10-14 · 50m

Red Lady, Black Night

Robby Box makes his living playing poker. Some people say he's got it made, but his girlfriend Jan isn't one of them.

S1E2 · 1984-10-21 · 50m

One Good Turnover

Professional poker players like Robby Box meet all sorts of opponents. When they lose, some get very upset....

S1E3 · 1984-10-28 · 50m

A Ragged Run

Robby susses out a crooked gambling house for a friend, but only brings trouble on himself....

S1E4 · 1984-11-04 · 50m

Some You Win...

An evening race meeting, a horse that can't lose! Robby Box must get to the course and place his bet. But Jan has other plans.

S1E5 · 1984-11-11 · 50m

The Luck of the Irish

One of Robby Box 's cronies goes to the big betting shop in the sky. Now it's up to Robby to make sure he gets a good send-off.

S1E6 · 1984-11-18 · 50m

Fighting Chance

Robby Box is invited to play poker with the nobs, but first he must find the 'sit-down' money. There's a 'fixed' fight he can bet on - but which way has it been 'fixed'?

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