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Spender

Topics:#detective #northern england

Series Overview

Jimmy Nail plays tough cop Spender, forced to return to his native Newcastle after a failed undercover operation in London. He uses tough and unconventional methods to tackle the criminal underworld, but he must also deal with the friends, enemies and family he left behind, and never expected to return to. Sammy Johnson played Spender's sidekick Stick, while Denise Welch played Spender's wife.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted

Original Network

BBC One

Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 21 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1991 – 1993

Premiered: Tue, Jan 8, 1991

Created By

Ian La Frenais

Jimmy Nail

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Dec 29, 1993

Season 3, Episode 7: “The French Collection”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Season 1

8 Episodes →

Season 2

6 Episodes →

Season 3

7 Episodes →

Cast & Creators

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Jimmy Nail

Spender

Sammy Johnson

Stick

Berwick Kaler

DS Dan Boyd

Denise Welch

Frances Spender

Tony McAnaney

Keith Moreland

Dawn Winlow

Laura Spender

Mickey Hutton

Spud Tate

Peter Guinness

DCS Gillespie

Paul Greenwood

Supt Yelland

Lynn Harrison

Kate

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail

Producers

Jimmy Nail

Department Leadership Roster

Jimmy Nail

Producer

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spender.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spender

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What is Spender about?

Jimmy Nail plays tough cop Spender, forced to return to his native Newcastle after a failed undercover operation in London. He uses tough and unconventional methods to tackle the criminal underworld, but he must also deal with the friends, enemies and family he left behind, and never expected to return to. Sammy Johnson played Spender's sidekick Stick, while Denise Welch played Spender's wife.

How many seasons does Spender have?

Spender comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Spender?

Key cast members in Spender include Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch, Tony McAnaney.

Who created or directed Spender?

Spender was developed and directed by Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail.