Big Deal (1984)
"Life's a Gamble."
Synopsis
The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Red Lady, Black Night
Robby Box makes his living playing poker. Some people say he's got it made, but his girlfriend Jan isn't one of them.
One Good Turnover
Professional poker players like Robby Box meet all sorts of opponents. When they lose, some get very upset....
A Ragged Run
Robby susses out a crooked gambling house for a friend, but only brings trouble on himself....
Some You Win...
An evening race meeting, a horse that can't lose! Robby Box must get to the course and place his bet. But Jan has other plans.
The Luck of the Irish
One of Robby Box 's cronies goes to the big betting shop in the sky. Now it's up to Robby to make sure he gets a good send-off.
Fighting Chance
Robby Box is invited to play poker with the nobs, but first he must find the 'sit-down' money. There's a 'fixed' fight he can bet on - but which way has it been 'fixed'?
Video Man
Henry Diamond take the day off. But is Robby's new business all it appears to be?
Cash Flow
Robby Box makes a couple of discoveries: old friends aren't always the best friends, and love can be very expensive.
Nine Bob Notes
Robby Box and his mate, Geordie, scare an intruder out of Henry Diamond's yard. They think they are doing Diamond a favour.
Home and Dry
Robby Box has saved up nearly all the money he needs to get straight with the tax man. But now he hears that an American, Mr Poker himself, has just flown in.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Big Deal
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
30