The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
4 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep1995 |
Key crew
- T.R. BowenWriter
- Norman StoneDirector
- Catherine CooksonWriter
Cast
- Robson GreenRory Connor
- Bernard HillFrank nickle
- Sylvestra Le TouzelCast
- David NellistCast
- Anne KentCast
- Ian CullenCast
- Sammy JohnsonCast
- Stephanie PutsonCast
- Allen MechenCast
- Dennis LingardCast
- Amber StylesCast
- Ron Senior Jr.Cast