Big Breadwinner Hog
Series Overview
Big Breadwinner Hog is a British television thriller serial devised by Robin Chapman, produced by Granada TV and transmitted in eight parts, starting at 9.00pm on 11 April 1969 on the ITV network. It portrayed the ruthless rise through the criminal underworld of the trendy young London gangster Hogarth. He exploits the resources of a declining gangster, Ryan, to take over the dominant crime syndicate Scot-Yanks, controlled by the equally ruthless and manipulative Lennox. The key to Hogarth's success is knowledge of a murder arranged by Lennox, of which there is a crucial witness, Ackerman, a one-time private eye who has been blackmailed into working for Scot-Yanks, and bitterly resents Lennox as a consequence.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1969 – 1969
Premiered: Fri, Apr 11, 1969
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “A Credit to Us All”
Hogg successfully gets Gould out of jail but wants to use him has leverage. Lennox surrounds Hogg's garage, getting, both, Gould and Izzard but still wants Ackerman. Police force Lennox to retreat so he kills Gould but Ackerman is waiting.
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Robin Chapman
Robin Chapman
Robin Chapman
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Robin Chapman
Writer
Robin Chapman
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Big Breadwinner Hog about?
Big Breadwinner Hog is a British television thriller serial devised by Robin Chapman, produced by Granada TV and transmitted in eight parts, starting at 9.00pm on 11 April 1969 on the ITV network. It portrayed the ruthless rise through the criminal underworld of the trendy young London gangster Hogarth. He exploits the resources of a declining gangster, Ryan, to take over the dominant crime syndicate Scot-Yanks, controlled by the equally ruthless and manipulative Lennox. The key to Hogarth's success is knowledge of a murder arranged by Lennox, of which there is a crucial witness, Ackerman, a one-time private eye who has been blackmailed into working for Scot-Yanks, and bitterly resents Lennox as a consequence.
How many seasons does Big Breadwinner Hog have?
Big Breadwinner Hog comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Big Breadwinner Hog?
Key cast members in Big Breadwinner Hog include Peter Egan, James Hunter, Timothy West, David Leland, Alan Browning.
Who created or directed Big Breadwinner Hog?
Big Breadwinner Hog was developed and directed by Robin Chapman.