Catherine Cookson's The Gambling Man

Miniseries

A Victorian rent collector's aspirations are hindered by class bias and familial hurdles. Faced with criminal opposition, his prospects seem bleak until unexpected allies and fortuitous events suggest he may prevail.

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3 Episodes

Part 1
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Part 1Rory is a small-stakes gambler and rent collector. He wants to get into a big stakes game despite being warned against it. His sweetheart, Janie, doesn't approve of his gambling. Jimmy, his brother, wants them to invest in a shipyard.
Part 2
E2
Part 2While Rory convalesces, John George gets in trouble with the law. Miss Kean takes over for her ailing father. Janie heads to France, with her employers, with tragic consequences.
Part 3
E3
Part 3Unfortunately, as the stakes get higher, Connor finds himself gambling more than money with dramatic consequences for himself and those around him.