Prospects 1986
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 19, 1986
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~12 hours (60 min/ep)
- Network
- Channel 4
What is Prospects?
Prospects is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 19, 1986
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Channel 4
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Prospects is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two East End hustlers navigate London's Isle of Dogs in a gritty‑comic drama”
- Sharp look at 1980s British society
- Blend of humor and gritty realism
- Created by Euston Films, known for The Sweeney and Minder
- Only 12 episodes, limiting story breadth
- Period‑specific references may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven comedy set against a realistic East London backdrop.
The series mixes comedy with gritty social commentary, suitable for mature audiences.
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When did Prospects originally air?
It premiered on Channel 4 in 1986.
How many episodes are in the series?
Prospects consists of 12 episodes.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Jimmy "Pincy" Pince, played by Gary Olsen, and Billy (Bill Pearson), played by Brian Bovell.
Who created Prospects?
It was created by Euston Films, the production company behind The Sweeney and Minder.
What genre does Prospects belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama that blends humor with gritty social themes.
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