Chance in a Million
| Chance in a Million | |
| Format | Comedy, sitcom |
|---|---|
| Starring | Simon Callow Brenda Blethyn |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Channel 4 |
| Original run | 10 September 1984 – 1 December 1986 |
Chance in a Million was a British sitcom broadcast in 1984 and 1986.
The series was co-written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen.
The producer and director of the series was Michael Mills.
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Plot
The premise of the show is that the main character, Tom Chance, is frequently the victim of unlikely circumstances, although he cares little about this and is, in fact, largely oblivious to much of what happens around him.
He meets his long-suffering girlfriend, Alison Little, by chance. This happens when Tom Chance goes to the same pub on a blind date to meet a girl (who is also called Alison), that Alison Little has arranged to meet her cousin Tom (for the first time since they were young children).
Tom is shy towards Alison. However, Alison has fallen in love with Tom at first sight and she is keen for their friendship to develop into something more intimate.
Tom has a tendency to get into trouble as a result of unlikely coincidences. This leads to Tom being arrested for crimes he did not commit — which happens so often that the Police Sergeant eventually gives orders for Tom not to be arrested, no matter how suspicious the circumstances.
Tom has an amusing ability to drink an entire pint of beer in one gulp whilst in the middle of speaking a sentence.
He also has a bizarre obsession with Surrey and England cricketer Alec Bedser, and a cricket bat, which has been autographed by the cricketer, is one of Tom's most treasured possessions.
Cast
- Simon Callow as Tom Chance
- Brenda Blethyn as Alison Little
- Hugh Walters as "Mr. Little"
- Deddie Davies as "Mrs. Little"
- Bill Pertwee as "Sergeant Gough" — (series 2 & 3)
- Angus MacKay as "Mr. Wingent
- Rosemary Smith as "Janet" — (series 3)
- Geraldine Gardner aka Trudi Van Doorn as "Barbara" — (series 2 & 3)
Episodes
There were three series, each of six episodes, as follows:
Series 1 (10 September 1984 – 15 October 1984)
- Plumstones (10 September 1984) – Unfortunate coincidences brings about Tom Chance's arrest.
- Honour Thy Father And Thy Mother (17 September 1984) – Tom is mistaken for a crooked car dealer.
- Flowing With The Tide (24 September 1984) – The bank fails to pay Tom's bills.
- The Birthday Party (1 October 1984) – Tom's party for Alison is a disaster.
- Man Of Iron (8 October 1984) – Tom's bad luck affects Alison's visiting cousin.
- Stuff Of Dreams (15 October 1984) – Reporters expect to find a crime boss at Tom's.
Series 2 (6 January 1986 – 10 February 1986)
- The Taxman Cometh (6 January 1986)
- For Whom The Bell Tolls (13 January 1986)
- The Last Weekend (20 January 1986)
- And What Shall We Do For A Ring? (27 January 1986)
- Winning Streak (3 February 1986) – Tom suddenly begins to win things.
- Naming The Day (10 February 1986) – Tom visits the paper to correct the report of his wedding.
Series 3 (27 October 1986 - 1 December 1986)
- Goodbye Mr Henstridge (27 October 1986)
- Guess Who's Not Coming For Dinner (3 November 1986)
- The Blessing (10 November 1986)
- The Once And Future Chance (17 November 1986)
- Pre-Matrimonial Tension (24 November 1986)
- The Wedding (1 December 1986)
References
- "The Penguin TV Companion" (2nd Edition) — Jeff Evans, Penguin Books Ltd., London, 2003
External links
- Chance in a Million at the Internet Movie Database
- Chance in a Million on DVD Series 1 & 2
- Chance in a Million — BBC Comedy Guide
- Chance in a Million — Summary and Cast — British TV Comedy
- Chance in a Million — Episode List — British TV Comedy
- Chance in a Million — Television Heaven
- Chance in a Million — TV.com
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