The Charmer 1987
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 18, 1987
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~5 hours (50 min/ep)
- Network
- ITV1
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A charming conman preys on a grieving widow in 1930s Britain.”
- Nigel Havers delivers a charismatic performance as the manipulative Gorse
- Atmospheric 1930s setting adds period intrigue
- Compact serial format keeps the story focused
- 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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