Big Deal 1984
“Life's a Gamble.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 14, 1984
- Format
- 3 seasons · 30 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~25 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Geoff McQueen
- Network
- BBC One
What is Big Deal?
Big Deal is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 14, 1984
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 3 seasons · 30 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Big Deal is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 30 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A small‑time London gambler’s poker habit threatens his love and family.”
- Insightful look at gambling addiction
- Strong performances by Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce
- Authentic London setting
- Short series length may leave plot threads unresolved
- Pacing reflects 1980s television style
Watch it if you’re drawn to gritty, character‑driven dramas about addiction and its impact on relationships.
The series deals with adult themes of gambling and strained relationships, making it suitable for mature viewers.
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What is the premise of Big Deal?
It follows small‑time London gambler Robby Box and how his poker addiction affects his girlfriend Jan Oliver and his family.
When did Big Deal originally air?
The series premiered in 1984 and continued through 1986.
Who are the main cast members?
Ray Brooks stars as Robby Box, Sharon Duce as Jan Oliver, with supporting roles by Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway, and Lisa Geoghan.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Derek Lister.
What genre does Big Deal belong to?
Big Deal is classified as a drama series.
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