Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
The Racing Game
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Mike Gwilym
Sid Halley
Holly De Jong
James Maxwell
Gerald Flood
Mick Ford
Chico Barnes
Maurice Bush
Susan Wooldridge
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1979-11-21
No season overview provided for this season.