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Series · 1983–1985Ended

Tucker's Luck

7.0·3 seasons·27 episodes·30 min avg.·United Kingdom

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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Sick
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Mar 10, 1983

Tucker, Tommy and Alan, late of Grange Hill, sign on at the dole office. Tommy makes an enemy of local thug Passmore.

02
Architect
Architect
Mar 17, 1983

Tucker finally gets up the nerve to talk to Michelle while Tommy continues to court danger with Alison. Later, Tucker goes for an interview.

03
Paint
Paint
Mar 24, 1983

Alan's dad offers the boys a job. Tommy is attacked by Passmore during the lunch break. The boys wait to get back at Passmore and get a surprise from Michelle.

04
All Change
All Change
Mar 31, 1983

Allison takes Tucker to the news agency to look for a job. When they return they interrupt Tommy and Michelle. Tommy's sister suggests they get organized.

05
Bo Derek
Bo Derek
Apr 7, 1983

Tommy believes Tucker should have a party to help Alan get his mind off of Suzi.

06
Paper
Paper
Apr 14, 1983

It's the morning after the party. The house is a disaster and there's an unknown guest. Can the boys clean the place up before Mrs. Jenkins gets home?

07
Motorcycle
Motorcycle
Apr 21, 1983

Tucker's new motor bike causes nothing but problems - first with Tommy, then Mr. Humphries, and finally Passmore.

08
The Bill
The Bill
Apr 28, 1983

Mr. Humphries gets a new contract but he and Tucker can't see eye-to-eye on the wages. Tommy has a black eye after several encounters with Passmore.

09
Blackeyes
Blackeyes
May 5, 1983

Tucker finds out why Allison has been avoiding him then he challenges Passmore.

Cast

7 credited
Todd Carty
Peter 'Tucker' Jenkins
GA
George Armstrong
Alan Humphries
PM
Paul McCarthy
Tommy Watson
HC
Hilary Crane
Mrs. Jenkins
AW
Amanda Waring
Natalia Gordon
JP
Joanna Palmer
Rhona Jenkins
NC
Neil Carrick
Barry Jenkins

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