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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.0/10

Spender

TV SERIES 1991 3 SEASONS

Overview

Jimmy Nail plays tough cop Spender, forced to return to his native Newcastle after a failed undercover operation in London. He uses tough and unconventional methods to tackle the criminal underworld, but he must also deal with the friends, enemies and family he left behind, and never expected to return to. Sammy Johnson played Spender's sidekick Stick, while Denise Welch played Spender's wife.

This production, originally released in 1991, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Crime, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 3 seasons.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Crime and Drama.
  • • Produced in .
  • • Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Seasons

Spender - Specials Episode Guide

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 1993-12-29

No season overview provided for this season.

Spender - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 1991-01-08

No season overview provided for this season.

Spender - Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

6 Episodes • Aired 1992-01-07

No season overview provided for this season.

Spender - Season 3 Episode Guide

Season 3

7 Episodes • Aired 1993-01-05

No season overview provided for this season.

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