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Big Deal

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1986
  • 50m
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Big Deal (1984)
ComedyDrama

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.

  • Creator
    • Geoff McQueen
  • Stars
    • Ray Brooks
    • Sharon Duce
    • Pamela Cundell
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    • Creator
      • Geoff McQueen
    • Stars
      • Ray Brooks
      • Sharon Duce
      • Pamela Cundell
    • 5User reviews
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    Ray Brooks
    Ray Brooks
    • Robby Box
    Sharon Duce
    • Jan Oliver
    Pamela Cundell
    • Vi Box
    James Ottaway
    James Ottaway
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    Lisa Geoghan
    • Debby Oliver
    Andy Mulligan
    • Geordie
    Kenneth Waller
    Kenneth Waller
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    Deirdre Costello
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    Stephen Tate
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    Frank Mills
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    Alex Tetteh-Lartey
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    Roger Walker
    Roger Walker
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    Paulina Dare
    • Christine
    Tony Caunter
    Tony Caunter
    • Henry Diamond
    Jan Carey
    Jan Carey
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    Donald Sumpter
    Donald Sumpter
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    Alan Mason
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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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    How to gamble for a living
    Robbie Box is a heavy gambler, whose luck goes from the highs to the lowest depths. His girlfriend, Jan and daughter Debby stick by him for much of the way, but eventually leave for Australia only to come back. Robbie wins a club in a card game which itself is lost also in a card game. This is classic British comedy/drama at its best.
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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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      • English
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      50 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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