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

A clever show about the rise and fall of a 1930s con man!

I saw "The Charmer" years ago when it was on PBS. That was the first time I ever saw Nigel Havers. He was perfect for the role! Nigel Havers blonde handsomeness was a great direct contrast to the evil that was inside Gorse. Nigel Havers played this role so well, I heard that even after the series ended, alot of women wanted this character to return to the screen! We watch how Gorse charms his way with women to get money and how he ruins everybody around him. I won't say what the ending is, but it was absolutely satisfying as we see Gorse get his just desserts! This was a totally compelling, mesmerizing show as we can't help but watch a psychopath's rise and fall! I highly recommend this show!