Reckless (1997– )

Young doctor Owen Springer returns to Manchester to care for his ailing father and proceeds to fall in love with an older woman, who just happens to be married to his boss.

Stars:

Francesca Annis, Michael Kitchen, Robson Green

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Francesca Annis	...	Anna Fairley (6 episodes, 1997)
Michael Kitchen	...	Richard Crane (6 episodes, 1997)
Robson Green	...	Owen Springer (6 episodes, 1997)
Conor Mullen	...	John McGinley (6 episodes, 1997)
Julian Rhind-Tutt	...	Danny Glassman (6 episodes, 1997)
David Bradley	...	Arnold Springer (6 episodes, 1997)
Daniela Nardini	...	Viv Reid (6 episodes, 1997)
Debra Stephenson	...	Michelle (5 episodes, 1997)
Kathryn Hunt	...	Irma (5 episodes, 1997)
Margery Mason	...	Myrtle Fairley (5 episodes, 1997)
Kathryn Pogson	...	Phyllis (3 episodes, 1997)
Tony Barton	...	Decorator (2 episodes, 1997)
Stephen Hoyle	...	Shy Kid (2 episodes, 1997)

Storyline

Young doctor Owen Springer returns to Manchester to care for his ailing father and proceeds to fall in love with an older woman, who just happens to be married to his boss.

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Plot Keywords:

doctor | adultery | tv mini series | telephone | deceit

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hoolimatu

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Television, aka Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

310 min 60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Richard Crane: The decorators came this morning.
Anna Fairley: Good.
Richard Crane: I don't know what they're doing there.
Anna Fairley: I'm putting the house on the market.
Richard Crane: You can't do that!
Anna Fairley: Yes I can. You took a share in my company, I took over the mortgage. October 1993.
Richard Crane: Don't you put your company on the line then?
Anna Fairley: Oh absolutely, but I can live with that. You started those games.

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Connections

Followed by Reckless: The Sequel (1998)

User Reviews

A great series...

Only a complete dolt would not recognize the charm, intensity, relevance and reality of this story. OK... it is not "I, Claudius", but it is a typical example of excellent UK production values, from script to casting. It is superb. Another reminder of just how ignorant and idiotic the vast majority of US programming is and what is possible. Francesa Annis and Robson Green are real, from start to finish. The story, while simple and used many times before, is just as vital today. This treatment is balanced, understated and in proportion. Michael Kitchen, as always, performs at the highest level, even though, as often, is in a secondary role.