The Main Chance 1969
What is The Main Chance?
The British television series "The Main Chance" premiered on ITV. The show is a drama that originally aired between 1969 and 1975.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 18, 1969
- Last aired
- Jul 11, 1975
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The British television series "The Main Chance" premiered on ITV. The show is a drama that originally aired between 1969 and 1975. It is set in Leeds, where the main character, a solicitor, relocates from London. This change in location marks a significant transformation in the solicitor's life. The series explores the events and circumstances that follow this change.
Should you watch it?
“Follow solicitor David Main as his life undergoes a sudden transformation after relocating.”
- features a compelling British drama premise
- explores the professional and personal life of a solicitor
- limited detailed plot information is available
- spans multiple broadcast years
Watch it if you enjoy classic British television dramas about legal professionals.
It is a standard dramatic television series suitable for general drama audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 What About Justice? Jun 18, 1969
- E2 Body and Soul Jun 25, 1969
- E3 The Professional Jul 2, 1969
- E4 Liar's Dice Jul 9, 1969
- E5 The Privilege of Justice Jul 16, 1969
- E6 With All My Worldly Goods Jul 23, 1969
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Time to Love, a Time to Die Sep 14, 1970
- E2 It Could Happen to You Sep 21, 1970
- E3 First, You Eat - Later We Ruin You Sep 28, 1970
- E4 A Little Black and White Lie Oct 5, 1970
- E5 The Walls of Jericho Oct 12, 1970
- E6 A View from the Chair Oct 19, 1970
- E7 The Best Legal System in the World Oct 26, 1970
- E8 The Piper Calls the Tune Nov 2, 1970
- E9 A Man I Know to Be Innocent... Nov 9, 1970
- E10 A Vision of the Future Nov 16, 1970
- E11 The Lady Who Went Too Far Nov 23, 1970
- E12 Settlement Day Nov 30, 1970
- E13 Private Armies Dec 7, 1970
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Killing Ground Jun 7, 1972
- E2 Love's Old Sweet Song Jun 14, 1972
- E3 Acting for Self Jun 21, 1972
- E4 Not In Today's Army Jun 28, 1972
- E5 Widow's Mite Jul 5, 1972
- E6 The Next Great Train Robbery Jul 12, 1972
- E7 Where Did I Leave My Shining Armour? Jul 19, 1972
- E8 Copper-Bottomed Cert Jul 26, 1972
- E9 Doll On A Wall Aug 2, 1972
- E10 Choice of Jungles Aug 9, 1972
- E11 Fit-Up Aug 16, 1972
- E12 One For The House Aug 23, 1972
- E13 Dear Sir, Unless ... Aug 30, 1972
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Process Apr 18, 1975
- E2 World of Silence Apr 25, 1975
- E3 Rule of Law May 2, 1975
- E4 Payment by Result May 9, 1975
- E5 Survival May 16, 1975
- E6 No Names May 23, 1975
- E7 It Couldn't Happen Here May 30, 1975
- E8 Killing Jun 6, 1975
- E9 By the Book Jun 13, 1975
- E10 When There's No Law Jun 20, 1975
- E11 Year of the Tiger Jun 27, 1975
- E12 We're the Bosses Now Jul 4, 1975
- E13 Coroner's Verdict Jul 11, 1975
Frequently asked questions
What is The Main Chance?
It is a British television drama series.
When did it first air?
It first aired in 1969.
Which network broadcast the series?
It aired on ITV.
Who is the main character?
The main character is solicitor David Main.
Where does the protagonist relocate?
He relocates from London to Leeds.