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  • Mar 6, 1990
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  • Mar 6, 1990

Summary In this English series from the 1990s, Stephen Crane (played by Clive Owen) is the Chancer, a young London business analyst, con-man and outsider who is called in to save Douglas Motors, a crumbling firm owned by the stylish Douglas family which makes sports cars. At the beginning of the series, Crane works for Kleber's Bank and he has a...

  • ITV1
  • Mar 6, 1990
  • ITV1
  • Mar 6, 1990
Chancer
Season 1
Season Premiere: Mar 6, 1990
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Summary In this English series from the 1990s, Stephen Crane (played by Clive Owen) is the Chancer, a young London business analyst, con-man and outsider who is called in to save Douglas Motors, a crumbling firm owned by the stylish Douglas family which makes sports cars. At the beginning of the series, Crane works for Kleber's Bank and he has a...

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Episode 1 • Mar 6, 1990 • 52 m
Weapons from the Wall
When the Douglas Motors factory is destroyed in a suspected arson attack, Gavin Nichols, son-in-law of managing director Robert Douglas, calls upon an old friend for help.
Episode 2 • Mar 13, 1990 • 50 m
Killing Floor
Crane attempts to save Douglas Motors by stealing 500,000 pounds from his boss in an insider trading scam, while Robert hires a private detective to look for Jamie.
Episode 3 • Mar 20, 1990 • 50 m
Hazard
Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.
Episode 4 • Mar 27, 1990 • 50 m
Trust
Desperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.
Episode 5 • Apr 3, 1990 • 50 m
Pretenders
Desperate to get his money back, Blake takes revenge on Crane by spilling the beans about his past to Robert. Meanwhile, Tom is also out for revenge.
Episode 6 • Apr 10, 1990 • 50 m
Possessions
Robert is forced to come clean to Crane after using the money from the bank to pay off Jamie's gambling debts. Jo begins an affair with Piers behind Crane's back.
Episode 7 • Apr 17, 1990 • 50 m
Faith
Victoria talks Crane into a dangerous scam to ruin a property developer. Meanwhile, the residents of Stoneleigh are unhappy about a planned toxic waste dump orchestrated by Robert.
Episode 8 • Apr 24, 1990 • 50 m
Lies
Tom returns from Hong Kong, desperate to catch up with Crane for a few choice words. But when Crane surrenders to his demands, Tom is taken aback, resulting in a surprising offer.
Episode 9 • May 1, 1990 • 50 m
Wreckage
The arrival of Crane's brother sparks concern for his position at the company, while Jamie's suicide raises a number of interesting questions.
Episode 10 • May 8, 1990 • 51 m
Sanctuary
Tom secures control of Douglas Motors, while Blake plans to settle some old scores in time for his retirement--unaware that Crane will soon become an unlikely ally.
Episode 11 • May 15, 1990 • 51 m
History
Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.
Episode 12 • May 22, 1990 • 51 m
Temptation
The death of the real Stephen Crane threatens to blow Crane's cover, while Tom offers to leave Douglas Motors alone in return for Crane's help.
Episode 13 • May 29, 1990 • 51 m
Love
Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.

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