Big Deal (TV Series)
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"Big Deal", was a television comedy/drama series produced by the BBC between 1984 and 1986. The series was created and written by Geoff McQueen who created several other major television series including Give Us a Break, Stay Lucky, and The Bill.
Starring Ray Brooks and Sharon Duce, the series concentrated on the ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box (played by Brooks), and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering wife (Duce) and family.
The title song for the show was written and performed by Bobby G of Bucks Fizz, which played to memorable closing titles, which showed playing cards and banknotes being washed into a gutter by the rain.
"Big Deal" (the first series) was released on DVD on 24 Jul 2006.