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Reckless

Reckless

★ 6.2/10•1997•55m•Drama
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A rollercoaster journey of passion and pain...

Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it aired in six parts from 6 February to 13 March 1997. Owen Springer is a Junior Doctor who falls for the sophisticated and glamorous Anna Fairley. Little does he know that she is married to his boss, consultant Richard Crane.

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 6, 1997

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E155m

Episode 1

Owen Springer has just moved to Manchester to look after his demanding hypochondriac dad, Arnold. So the last thing he's looking for is a big affair - until he meets Anna Fairley and his good intentions are swiftly forgotten.

Feb 6, 1997

Episode 2 - Episode 2E255m

Episode 2

Anna is still reeling from Owen's declaration of love but is determined to put it behind her and try to avoid him where possible - after all she is happily married to Richard and, as she tells her close friend and neighbour Phyllis, she's worked hard to get where she is today However, just when all looks lost Owen finds out some information which he could use to his advantage - it seems Richard Crane is not the devoted husband he appears and is leading a secret double life.

Feb 13, 1997

Episode 3 - Episode 3E355m

Episode 3

Anna discovers Richard's infidelity via a cleverly designed trap. She, in turn, takes a lover in revenge and, taking stock of her life, considers divorce. A mysterious parcel arrives at Arnold's house and Owen finds Anna waiting outside - realising that she has finally admitted the strength of her feelings for him.

Feb 20, 1997

Episode 4 - Episode 4E455m

Episode 4

Owen, full of Anna's love for him, retracts his resignation at the hospital but the net is closing in on the lovers as both Richard and Vivien try to find out what is behind Anna and Owen's behaviour.

Feb 27, 1997

Episode 5 - Episode 5E555m

Episode 5

A brawl and tit-for-tat vendetta ensues between the two who now hate each other. Questions and recrimination all round as an investigation is launched at the hospital over Richard and Owen's fight.

Mar 6, 1997

Episode 6 - Episode 6E655m

Episode 6

Anna realises that the time has come to make a choice about her future, but is it with Owen or Richard?

Mar 13, 1997

Actors

Robson Green

Robson Green

Owen Springer

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Anna Fairley

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Richard Crane

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Danny Glassman

David Bradley

David Bradley

Arnold Springer

Conor Mullen

Conor Mullen

John McGinley

Daniela Nardini

Vivien Reid

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