Tucker's Luck
Series Overview
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.
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3 Seasons • 27 Episodes
30 min per episode
1983 – 1985
Premiered: Thu, Mar 10, 1983
Phil RedmondLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 9: “Trisha”
Tucker finds it difficult to work on his O levels, stay on the dole, and help Barry look for his car. Meanwhile, Tucker faces losing one old Grange Hill friend while another reenters his life.
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Phil Redmond
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What is Tucker's Luck about?
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.
How many seasons does Tucker's Luck have?
Tucker's Luck comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Tucker's Luck?
Key cast members in Tucker's Luck include Todd Carty, George Armstrong, Paul McCarthy, Hilary Crane, Amanda Waring.
Who created or directed Tucker's Luck?
Tucker's Luck was developed and directed by Phil Redmond.