Life's a Gamble.

Big Deal

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The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.

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Languages: English

Starring Cast: Ray Brooks, Pamela Cundell, Sharon Duce, Lisa Geoghan, Stephen Tate, Frank Mills

Cast

Ray Brooks

Robby Box

Pamela Cundell

Vi Box

Sharon Duce

Jan Oliver

Lisa Geoghan

Debbie Oliver

Stephen Tate

Dick Meyer

Frank Mills

Gil Roach

James Ottaway

Tommy

Deirdre Costello

Joan

Kenneth Waller

Ferret

Roger Walker

Kipper

Alex Tetteh-Lartey

Black George

Andy Mulligan

Geordie

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