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    TV Series

    Big Deal

    "Life's a Gamble."

    7.3/10
    1984 - 1986
    50m/ep
    Ended
    Seasons: 3
    Episodes: 30

    The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.

    Created by: Geoff McQueen
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    Seasons & Episodes

    1. Red Lady, Black Night

    Robby Box makes his living playing poker. Some people say he's got it made, but his girlfriend Jan isn't one of them.

    10/14/198450 min

    2. One Good Turnover

    Professional poker players like Robby Box meet all sorts of opponents. When they lose, some get very upset....

    10/21/198450 min

    3. A Ragged Run

    Robby susses out a crooked gambling house for a friend, but only brings trouble on himself....

    10/28/198450 min

    4. Some You Win...

    An evening race meeting, a horse that can't lose! Robby Box must get to the course and place his bet. But Jan has other plans.

    11/4/198450 min

    5. The Luck of the Irish

    One of Robby Box 's cronies goes to the big betting shop in the sky. Now it's up to Robby to make sure he gets a good send-off.

    11/11/198450 min

    6. Fighting Chance

    Robby Box is invited to play poker with the nobs, but first he must find the 'sit-down' money. There's a 'fixed' fight he can bet on - but which way has it been 'fixed'?

    11/18/198450 min

    7. Video Man

    Henry Diamond take the day off. But is Robby's new business all it appears to be?

    12/2/198450 min

    8. Cash Flow

    Robby Box makes a couple of discoveries: old friends aren't always the best friends, and love can be very expensive.

    12/9/198450 min

    9. Nine Bob Notes

    Robby Box and his mate, Geordie, scare an intruder out of Henry Diamond's yard. They think they are doing Diamond a favour.

    12/23/198450 min

    10. Home and Dry

    Robby Box has saved up nearly all the money he needs to get straight with the tax man. But now he hears that an American, Mr Poker himself, has just flown in.

    12/30/198450 min

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