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The Charmer 1987

★ 4.0/10 Drama 1 seasons · 6 eps Ended
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What is The Charmer?

The Charmer is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
6
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Oct 18, 1987
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Drama
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76 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama
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Overview

The Charmer is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A charming conman preys on a grieving widow in 1930s Britain.”

Reasons to watch
  • Nigel Havers delivers a charismatic performance as the manipulative Gorse
  • Atmospheric 1930s setting adds period intrigue
  • Compact serial format keeps the story focused
Keep in mind
  • Production values reflect its 1980s television budget

Watch it if you enjoy period dramas with morally ambiguous protagonists and suspenseful cat‑and‑mouse intrigue.

The series features mature themes of manipulation, murder, and betrayal, making it suited for adult audiences.

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When was The Charmer first broadcast?

It premiered in 1987 as a British television serial.

What source material does the series adapt?

It is based on Patrick Hamilton's 1953 novel Mr. Stimpson and Mr. Gorse, the second work in his Gorse Trilogy.

Who plays the conman Ralph Ernest Gorse?

Nigel Havers portrays Ralph Ernest Gorse, the seductive conman.

Which network originally aired the series?

The series was produced by London Weekend Television for ITV.

Has The Charmer been rebroadcast?

Yes, it was repeated in early 1990 and later aired in full on ITV3.

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