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Big Deal

1984 – 1986Show3 seasons30 episodes

76

GreatGoodWatch score

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

Friends night
Binge-friendly
Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Big Deal episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes

Crew

Directors: Carol Wiseman, Jeremy Summers, Christopher Menaul
Written by: Geoff McQueen, Max Marquis, Gawn Grainger
Produced by: Terence Williams
Music by: Harry South, Bobby Gubby

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 1984 · November 4, 1986 · Ended

First aired: October 14, 1984
Last aired: November 4, 1986
Status: Ended
Length: 3 seasons · 30 episodes
Content: Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Big Deal worth watching?"

Questions about Big Deal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Deal worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch Big Deal?

25 h

About 25 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1986.

Is Big Deal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.