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Release Year1983
Runtime3 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family
Votes3
DirectorPhil Redmond
WritersPhil Redmond
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsTucker's Luck
About Tucker's Luck
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.
Directed by Phil Redmond, Tucker's Luck leans on a strong ensemble — Todd Carty, George Armstrong, Paul McCarthy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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