Phil Redmond
Director
Tucker's Luck (1983)
Season 3
Tucker's Luck was a British television series made by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series is a spin-off from the school drama Grange Hill and capitalised on the popularity of one of the series' original characters — Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, played by Todd Carty. Tucker's Luck followed the exploits of Tucker and his friends, Alan Humphries and Tommy Watson, after they had left school and their attempts to find employment and cope out there in the "real world". Three series were made, with several former Grange Hill cast members reprising their roles for the spin-off, although the programme never came close to matching the popularity of Grange Hill. The third and final series saw the first appearances of Tucker's younger sister, eight-year old Rhona, and Tucker's elder brother Barry.
Released March 10, 1983
Episode 30 min
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S3E1 - The Wedding
Tucker, his little sister Rhona, and Mrs. Jenkins attend a relative's wedding, but cannot understand Mr. Jenkins absence until they return home.
Oct. 22, 1985, midnight
S3E2 - Jenny Jay
While Tucker searches for Barry, he receives news about his school application. Alan gets rejected then considers making changes.
Oct. 29, 1985, midnight
S3E3 - Big Brother
Tucker spends a day looking after Rhona. After an adventurous trip to the swimming pool, they have a surprise waiting for them at home.
Nov. 5, 1985, midnight
S3E4 - Hungry Eyes/Naff Job
Tucker and Rhona have mixed feelings after Barry moves in. More than one Jenkins finds a job, but no one is left to take care of Rhona. Natalia pays Tucker back for missing an earlier date.
Nov. 12, 1985, midnight
S3E5 - Bookends/Vanished
With everyone working, there's no one to watch Rhona. She begins to feel like she's a burden.
Nov. 19, 1985, midnight
S3E6 - Tom Robinson
Rhona is missing and everyone gets involved in the search.
Nov. 26, 1985, midnight
S3E7 - Stolen Car
The differences in Tucker and Natalia's social backgrounds are affecting their relationships with each other and their friends. Mrs. Jenkins goes to see a lawyer.
Dec. 3, 1985, midnight
S3E8 - Phased Out & Washed Up
Tucker finally sees the true side of Natalia and Mr. Choudhury. Alan has news for both Barry and Tucker.
Dec. 10, 1985, midnight
S3E9 - Trisha
Tucker finds it difficult to work on his O levels, stay on the dole, and help Barry look for his car. Meanwhile, Tucker faces losing one old Grange Hill friend while another reenters his life.
Dec. 17, 1985, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: March 10, 1983
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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