Big Deal is a British comedy-drama television series originally broadcast by the BBC between 14 October 1984 and 4 November 1986. The series was created and written by Geoff McQueen, who created several other major television series including Give Us a Break, Stay Lucky, and The Bill.
Starring Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce and Lisa Geoghan, the series concentrated on the ups and downs of small-time London gambler Robby Box (played by Brooks) and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver (Duce) and her daughter Debby (Geoghan).
The theme music was by Bucks Fizz member Bobby G.Official Charts Company – Bobby G "Big Deal" UK Charts
Cast Ray Brooks – Robby Box Sharon Duce – Jan Oliver Lisa Geoghan – Debby Oliver Pamela Cundell – Vi Box James Ottaway – Tommy Andy Mulligan – Geordie Kenneth Waller – Ferret Deirdre Costello – Joan Stephen Tate – Dick Mayer Frank Mills – Gil Roach Alex Tetteh-Lartey – Black George Roger Walker – Kipper Tony Caunter – Henry Diamond
Series overview
Episodes
Series 1 (1984)
Series 2 (1985)
Series 3 (1986)
DVD releases Series 1 of Big Deal was released on DVD by the BBC on 24 July 2006.
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