The Gambling Man

1995Show1 season3 episodes

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Shows with

The Gambling Man episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.7

Cast

Crew

Directors
Norman Stone

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Facts

February 26, 1995 · March 12, 1995 · Ended

First aired
February 26, 1995
Last aired
March 12, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gambling Man?"

Questions about The Gambling Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gambling Man worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch The Gambling Man?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1995.

Can I half-watch The Gambling Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Gambling Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.