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The Racing Game

1979 – 1980Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Sid Halley, champion steeplechase jockey, suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability, and finds new meaning in life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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The Racing Game episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Odds Against, 6.4
  2. S1 E2 Trackdown, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Gambling Lady, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Horses for Courses, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 Horsenap, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Needle, 7.3

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Duffell, John Mackenzie, Colin Bucksey
Written by
Dick Francis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 1979 · January 9, 1980 · Ended

First aired
November 21, 1979
Last aired
January 9, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Racing Game worth watching?"

Questions about The Racing Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Racing Game worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Racing Game okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Racing Game?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1980.