Spender(1991)
Synopsis
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.
Created by Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail
Where to watch Spender
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
8 episodes · 1991
Season 2
6 episodes · 1992
Season 3
7 episodes · 1993
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Spender was first aired in 1991.
How many seasons of Spender are there?+
Spender has 3 seasons and 21 episodes in total.
Who created Spender?+
Spender was created by Ian La Frenais and Jimmy Nail.
Who stars in Spender?+
Spender stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch and Tony McAnaney.
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