Jimmy Nail
Director
Spender (1991)
Season 3
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.
Released Jan. 8, 1991
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.northern-england, tmdb.detective, imdb.police
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - The More Things Change
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!
Jan. 5, 1993, midnight
S3E2 - Kid
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.
Jan. 12, 1993, midnight
S3E3 - Puck
Spender digs up some dirt on Tommy Thornton.
Jan. 19, 1993, midnight
S3E4 - Bad Company
Spender's affair with Janet Thornton deepens.
Jan. 26, 1993, midnight
S3E5 - Best Friends
Spender is assigned to investigate a series of car thefts.
Feb. 2, 1993, midnight
S3E6 - Retreat
A local businessman and property developer is in Spender's sights.
Feb. 9, 1993, midnight
S3E7 - The French Collection
Dec. 29, 1993, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: Jan. 8, 1991
Last Air Date: Dec. 29, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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