The Charmer 

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
George Baker	...	Harold Bennett 2 episodes, 1987
Judy Parfitt	...	Alison Warren 2 episodes, 1987
Gillian Raine	...	Phyllis Bennett 2 episodes, 1987
Linal Haft	...	Henry 2 episodes, 1987
Abigail McKern	...	Pamela Bennett 2 episodes, 1987
Andrew Bicknell	...	Archie 2 episodes, 1987
Leonard Kavanagh	...	George 2 episodes, 1987
Julian Fox	...	Detective 2 episodes, 1987
Michael Fleming	...	Receptionist 2 episodes, 1987
Jonathan Lacey	...	Bert 2 episodes, 1987
Jason James	...	Albert 2 episodes, 1987
Graham Cull	...	Bob 2 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 | tv mini series | england | womanizer | murder | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1987 (UK)

Also Known As:

Charmören

Filming Locations:

Hinchley Wood, England, UK

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?

Trivia

Philip Hinchcliffe stated this series as one of his proudest achievements as a producer and he thought the scripts were "terrific".

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Connections

Referenced in Loose Women: Episode #21.244 (2017)

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Soundtracks

You're the Top
(Title Theme)
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Paul Jones

User Reviews

A well acted TV mini-series.

Nigel Havers plays a seducing lying murderer con man in this mini-series. The way the story is written, you wonder if he will get away with his schemes or faces the conquests. It is well written that you keep guessing to the end. The Charmer is one of the best out of the Masterpiece Theater TV show.