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★ 6.3/10•1990•50m•14+•Mystery•Crime•Drama
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He's rude, arrogant, ingenious, unprincipled – and utterly charming.

In 1980s London, business adviser and conman Stephen Crane uses all means necessary to help his friends out of financial ruins while dealing with his unresolved past.

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 6, 1990

Episodes

Episode 1 - Weapons from the WallE1

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.

Mar 6, 1990

Episode 2 - Killing FloorE2

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.

Mar 13, 1990

Episode 3 - HazardE3

Hazard

Crane tries to secure a job for himself with Douglas Motors after he and Jo are sacked from the bank.

Mar 20, 1990

Episode 4 - TrustE4

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.

Mar 27, 1990

Episode 5 - PretendersE5

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.

Apr 3, 1990

Episode 6 - PossessionsE6

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.

Apr 10, 1990

Episode 7 - FaithE7

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.

Apr 17, 1990

Episode 8 - LiesE8

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.

Apr 24, 1990

Episode 9 - WreckageE9

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.

May 1, 1990

Episode 10 - SanctuaryE10

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.

May 8, 1990

Episode 11 - HistoryE11

History

Crane revisits his past when he receives news of an unexpected death.

May 15, 1990

Episode 12 - TemptationE12

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.

May 22, 1990

Episode 13 - LoveE13

Love

Crane ensures the survival of Douglas Motors by winning a dangerous bet with Tom, but little is he prepared to suffer the consequences.

May 29, 1990

Actors

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Derek Love / Stephen Crane

Simon Shepherd

Simon Shepherd

Piers Garfield-Ward

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

James 'Jimmy' Blake

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Thomas Franklyn

Tom Tudgay

Joseph Franklyn

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