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Chances 1991

★ 4.3/10 SoapDrama 1 seasons · 127 eps Ended
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What is Chances?

Chances is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Soap, Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1991
Status
Ended
Episodes
127
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 29, 1991
Networks
Nine Network
Genres
Soap, Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Chances is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Soap, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Nine Network. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 127 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A modest family’s life spirals after a sudden lottery windfall.”

Reasons to watch
  • Ensemble cast portrays relatable characters
  • Explores the impact of sudden wealth on everyday life
  • Australian setting offers distinct cultural flavor
Keep in mind
  • Only two seasons limit story development
  • Production style reflects early 1990s television aesthetics

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about ordinary people thrust into sudden fortune.

The series includes adult themes typical of evening soaps, suitable for mature viewers.

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When was Chances originally broadcast?

It aired on Australia's Nine Network from 1991 to 1992.

What is the basic premise of the show?

It follows the middle‑class Taylor family whose lives change after winning a $3 million lottery prize.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Debra Oswald, David Phillips, Ted Roberts and Helen Steel.

Who are the principal cast members?

Principal cast includes John Sheerin as Dan Taylor, Brenda Addie as Barbara Taylor, Jeremy Sims as Alex, Deborah Kennedy as Connie Reynolds, Tim Robertson as Jack, Anne Grigg as Sarah and Michael Caton as Bill Anderson.

How was the show originally scheduled?

Episodes were broadcast as two one‑hour installments each week.

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