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Big Deal

  • TV Series
  • 1984–19861984–1986
  • 50m
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8.1/10
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Big Deal (1984)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.
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8.1/10
199
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  • Creator
    • Geoff McQueen
  • Stars
    • Ray Brooks
    • Sharon Duce
    • Pamela Cundell
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    • Geoff McQueen
  • Stars
    • Ray Brooks
    • Sharon Duce
    • Pamela Cundell
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    Ray Brooks
    Ray Brooks
    • Robbie Box
    30 episodes30 eps • 1984–1986
    Sharon Duce
    • Jan Oliver
    30 episodes30 eps • 1984–1986
    Pamela Cundell
    • Vi Box
    29 episodes29 eps • 1984–1986
    James Ottaway
    James Ottaway
    • Tommy
    28 episodes28 eps • 1984–1986
    Lisa Geoghan
    • Debby Oliver
    27 episodes27 eps • 1984–1986
    Kenneth Waller
    • Ferret
    27 episodes27 eps • 1984–1986
    Andy Mulligan
    • Geordie
    27 episodes27 eps • 1984–1986
    Deirdre Costello
    • Joan
    25 episodes25 eps • 1984–1986
    Stephen Tate
    Stephen Tate
    • Dick Mayer
    25 episodes25 eps • 1984–1986
    Frank Mills
    Frank Mills
    • Gil Roach
    24 episodes24 eps • 1984–1986
    Roger Walker
    • Kipper
    18 episodes18 eps • 1984–1986
    Alex Tetteh-Lartey
    • Black George
    18 episodes18 eps • 1984–1986
    Paulina Dare
    • Christine
    10 episodes10 eps • 1985–1986
    Tony Caunter
    Tony Caunter
    • Henry Diamond
    8 episodes8 eps • 1984
    Donald Sumpter
    Donald Sumpter
    • Ronnie Day
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985–1986
    Jan Carey
    Jan Carey
    • Mrs. Banks
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985
    Terry Sue-Patt
    Terry Sue-Patt
    • Aaron…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984–1986
    Jeff Hall
    • Denny More
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984–1986
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      • Geoff McQueen
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      Michael Crawford was originally offered the role of Robbie Box, however declined due to his stage commitments with the revival of Barnum. The role subsequently was offered to, and accepted by, Ray Brooks - Crawford's co-star in 1965's "The Knack...And How To Get It".

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    9/10
    Eighties classic
    Big deal is a comedy drama in the guise of Only fools and horses and Minder about a London based professional gambler . Ray Brooks is Robbie Box and plays the main character in cheeky chappy mode making him almost impossible to dislike. He always seems to be in scrapes either with his long suffering mum or girlfriend or the local criminal underworld usually linked to back street poker wins or defeats. The action is played out mainly for laughs although there are one or two poignant scenes in the series. The characters in the series are usually set around a local bookmakers but the camaraderie and friendships of this little group set up some wonderful comic scenes. The gangsters also are usually crombie clad Arthur Daley types with the usual heavy in tow b And again most of this is played tongue in cheek by the actors. Some great performances from a very strong cast and good interweaving storylines run throughout this drama series which was an underrated gem from the eighties.
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      • October 14, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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