Big Deal (1984)
Directors:
Jeremy Summers,
Carol Wiseman,
John Glenister,
Laurence Moody,
Christopher Menaul,
Derek Lister,
Jan Sargent,
Gerald Blake,
Brian Lighthill,
David Reynolds
Actors:
Robby Box
Jan Oliver
Vi Box
Tommy
Debby Oliver
Geordie
Ferret
Joan
Dick Mayer
Gil Roach
Genres:Comedy, Drama
Production company:
Writers:
writer (12 episodes from 1984 to 1986)
writer (7 episodes from 1984 to 1986)
writer (6 episodes from 1984 to 1986)
writer (2 episodes from 1984 to 1985)
writer (1 episode in 1985)
Keywords:male female relationship, family relationships, gambling, luck
Trivias:
uncategorized: 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".
uncategorized: The out of print 2006 DVD of series one is now a valuable collectors item.
uncategorized: 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".
uncategorized: The out of print 2006 DVD of series one is now a valuable collectors item.
Plot:
Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.
''Big Deal'' S2 E3 ''What Are Friends For?'' (1985)
''Big Deal'' S2 E4 ''Popping Across The Pond'' (1985)
''Big Deal'' S2 E8 ''The Rabbit And The Mare'' (1985)