Series·1990·14+·2 seasons

Chancer

MysteryCrimeDrama

In 1980s London, business adviser and conman Stephen Crane uses all means necessary to help his friends out of financial ruins while dealing with his unresolved past.

Created by Guy Andrews

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Weapons from the WallE1 · 45 min

When the Douglas Motors factory is destroyed in a suspected arson attack, Gavin Nichols, son-in-law of managing director Robert Douglas, calls upon an old friend for help.

Killing FloorE2 · 45 min

Crane attempts to save Douglas Motors by stealing 500,000 pounds from his boss in an insider trading scam, while Robert hires a private detective to look for Jamie.

HazardE3 · 45 min

Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.

TrustE4 · 45 min

Desperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.

PretendersE5 · 45 min

Desperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.

PossessionsE6 · 45 min

Robert is forced to come clean to Crane after using the money from the bank to pay off Jamie's gambling debts. Jo begins an affair with Piers behind Crane's back.

FaithE7 · 45 min

Victoria talks Crane into a dangerous scam to ruin a property developer. Meanwhile, the residents of Stoneleigh are unhappy about a planned toxic waste dump orchestrated by Robert.

LiesE8 · 45 min

Tom returns from Hong Kong, desperate to catch up with Crane for a few choice words. But when Crane surrenders to his demands, Tom is taken aback, resulting in a surprising offer.

WreckageE9 · 45 min

The arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.

SanctuaryE10 · 45 min

Tom secures control of Douglas Motors, while Blake plans to settle some old scores in time for his retirement--unaware that Crane will soon become an unlikely ally.

HistoryE11 · 45 min

Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.

TemptationE12 · 45 min

The death of the real Stephen Crane threatens to blow Crane's cover, while Tom offers to leave Douglas Motors alone in return for Crane's help.

LoveE13 · 45 min

Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.

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Cast

5 credited

Clive Owen
Clive OwenDerek Love / Stephen Crane
Simon Shepherd
Simon ShepherdPiers Garfield-Ward
Leslie Phillips
Leslie PhillipsJames 'Jimmy' Blake
Peter Vaughan
Peter VaughanThomas Franklyn
Tom Tudgay
Tom TudgayJoseph Franklyn

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