Spender (1991)

January. 08,1991

7.6

| Drama Crime

Spender

1991

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 3 : 1993

7 Episode

Episode 1 - The More Things Change

January. 05,1993

Spender is dating a new girlfriend, called Sandy. Whilst in the park with Laura and Kate, Spender comes across a dangerous rapist, he gives chase but loses him. Keith reveals to Spender that he is being bootlegged by a guy at the train station. Spender promises to investigate for him. Later, whilst in the same place that the rapes have been taking place, an undercover officer is about to be attacked, however, Spender intervenes and gives chase. He ends up chasing a train down the track! Meanwhile, Frances tells Spender that she's going to marry Eric and they both agree to sign the divorce papers. Stick takes Eileen to dinner to celebrate his deal. He also invites Spender and Sandy and Keith and Emily. Sandy's Husband turns up and informs Spender that he's dating his wife!

Episode 2 - Kid

January. 12,1993

Dan isn't getting much sleep as he is wanting to win first prize for his flowers, so he and his friend are doing shifts on keeping guard! Spender takes Laura and Kate out for the day. Whilst out on the hills Kate witnesses an attempted murder. A young boy called Jason Bamford is pushed off a cliff. Spender sends Stick out looking for the boy's attackers. He comes across a doss-house where free meals are being handed out. However, nobody will reveal anything about Jason Bamford, who has run away from home.

Episode 3 - Puck

January. 19,1993

Spender digs up some dirt on Tommy Thornton.

Episode 4 - Bad Company

January. 26,1993

Spender's affair with Janet Thornton deepens.

Episode 5 - Best Friends

February. 02,1993

Spender is assigned to investigate a series of car thefts.

Episode 6 - Retreat

February. 09,1993

A local businessman and property developer is in Spender's sights.

Episode 7 - The French Collection

December. 29,1993

Seasons 2 : 1992

6 Episode

Seasons 1 : 1991

8 Episode

Cast

Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson

Genres

Drama Crime

Spender (1991)

Spender

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