Series

Watch Chance in a Million (1984) Online

7.18 votes198430mEndedComedy

Synopsis

Chance in a Million is a British sitcom broadcast between 1984 and 1986, produced by Thames Television for Channel 4. The series was co-written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen and starred Simon Callow and Brenda Blethyn. The producer and director of the series was Michael Mills.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. PlumstonesNow viewing1984-09-1030mShy librarian Alison Little arrives at a hotel to meet long-lost cousin Tom Cheyney. Eccentric, accident-prone Tom Chance turns up for a blind date with Alison Hughes but, due to misunderstanding, they end up with each other as Tom's clumsiness with a rowing oar knocks his date unconscious.
2. Honour Thy Father and Mother1984-09-1730mAlison's parents are not exactly warming to the notion of Tom after their daughter returns at three in the morning minus her dress. Tom returns it to her at the library but gets into a row with an aggressive Scotswoman who, due to another 'coincidence', believes he is the man who sold her son a duff car.
3. Flowing with the Tide1984-09-2430mTom believes he has had no post for six and a half weeks but in fact all his mail got stuck behind a heater and, as he has not paid his bills, tthe amenities are due to be cut off.
4. The Birthday Party1984-10-0130mTom is arranging a surprise birthday for Alison which includes a pillar box singing telegram that arrives seven hours early and an odd caterer who puts plastic insects in the food to spark off conversation.
5. Man of Iron1984-10-0830mTom's bad luck affects Alison's visiting cousin Thomas.
6. Stuff of Dreams1984-10-1530mTom and Allison are now living together. On the day that Tom won a boat years ago—which was stolen the next day—it is returned by Corporal Browning, who drops in—literally.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Simon Callow
Tom Chance
Brenda Blethyn
Alison Little

Availability

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How many seasons does Chance in a Million have?

Chance in a Million has 3 seasons and 18 episodes.

When did Chance in a Million first air?

Chance in a Million first aired in 1984.

Is Chance in a Million still running?

Chance in a Million's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Chance in a Million?

Chance in a Million is classified as Comedy.