Chancer (1990)
Chancer is a British television serial produced by Central Television for ITV. It tells the story of a likable conman and rogue at the end of the yuppie eighties. There were a total of twenty episodes, split into two series which aired on Tuesdays at 21:00 in 1990 and 1991.
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Episode 1 - Weapons from the Wall
Release Date: 1990-03-06When 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.
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Episode 2 - Killing Floor
Release Date: 1990-03-13Crane 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.
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Episode 3 - Hazard
Release Date: 1990-03-20Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.
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Episode 4 - Trust
Release Date: 1990-03-27Desperate 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.
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Episode 5 - Pretenders
Release Date: 1990-04-03Desperate 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.
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Episode 6 - Possessions
Release Date: 1990-04-10Robert 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.
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Episode 7 - Faith
Release Date: 1990-04-17Victoria 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.
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Episode 8 - Lies
Release Date: 1990-04-24Tom 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.
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Episode 9 - Wreckage
Release Date: 1990-05-01The arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.
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Episode 10 - Sanctuary
Release Date: 1990-05-08Tom 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.
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Episode 11 - History
Release Date: 1990-05-15Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.
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Episode 12 - Temptation
Release Date: 1990-05-22The 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.
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Episode 13 - Love
Release Date: 1990-05-29Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.