Overview

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson Green, Stephanie Putson, Ian Cullen, and David Nellist. Dissatisfied with his life, Tyneside rent collector Rory Connor decides to use his talents as a card player to improve his situation. He's soon able to purchase a boatyard and marry his childhood sweetheart Janie Waggett, but his success is built on a tangle of lies and deceit. Never one to shy away from high stakes, Rory is in the game of his life when he's asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for his brother.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1995 3 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Catherine Cookson
Network ITV1
Type Miniseries
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Robson Green

Robson Green

Rory Connor

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Frank nickle

David Nellist

David Nellist

Anne Kent

Anne Kent

Ian Cullen

Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson

Stephanie Putson

Allen Mechen

Dennis Lingard

Amber Styles

Ron Senior Jr.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gambling Man is a three-part British television drama based on Catherine Cookson's 1975 novel of the same name. Produced by Tyne Tees Television for ITV, the serial stars Robson...

The Gambling Man has 1 season with 3 episodes.

The Gambling Man premiered on February 26, 1995.

No, The Gambling Man has ended. The final episode aired on March 12, 1995.

The Gambling Man originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Gambling Man was created by Catherine Cookson.

The Gambling Man has a rating of 6.3/10 based on user reviews.

The Gambling Man is classified as Drama.