The Charmer (1987– )

A drama series set in 1930s Britain, detailing the exploits of Ralph Gorse, a conman, seducer and murderer.

Stars:

Nigel Havers, Bernard Hepton, Rosemary Leach

2 wins.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nigel Havers	...	Ralph Ernest Gorse (6 episodes, 1987)
Bernard Hepton	...	Donald Stimpson (6 episodes, 1987)
Rosemary Leach	...	Joan Plumleigh-Bruce (6 episodes, 1987)
Fiona Fullerton	...	Clarice Mannors (6 episodes, 1987)
Grace Kinirons	...	Mary (5 episodes, 1987)
Matthew Devitt	...	Albert (3 episodes, 1987)

Storyline

A drama series set in 1930s Britain, detailing the exploits of Ralph Gorse, a conman, seducer and murderer.

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Plot Keywords:

1930s | fraud | womanizer | army | con man | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 1989 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Charmören

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Weekend Television (LWT), Yorkshire Television (YTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

312 min 60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Drama Trails: 'The Second Coming' to 'Afterlife' (2008)

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Soundtracks

"You're the Top"
(Title Theme)
Performed by Paul Jones

User Reviews

See it. Dream it.

This is one masterpiece of a mini-series. The twists and turns of this thriller will leave you remembering it for a LONG time. Havers is perfect, as are the rest of the cast.