Life's a Gamble.
The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.
WritersGeoff McQueen, Max Marquis
Red Lady, Black Night
Oct 14, 1984
Robby Box makes his living playing poker. Some people say he's got it made, but his girlfriend Jan isn't one of them.
One Good Turnover
Oct 21, 1984
Professional poker players like Robby Box meet all sorts of opponents. When they lose, some get very upset....
A Ragged Run
Oct 28, 1984
Robby susses out a crooked gambling house for a friend, but only brings trouble on himself....
Some You Win...
Nov 4, 1984
An evening race meeting, a horse that can't lose! Robby Box must get to the course and place his bet. But Jan has other plans.
The Luck of the Irish
Nov 11, 1984
One of Robby Box 's cronies goes to the big betting shop in the sky. Now it's up to Robby to make sure he gets a good send-off.
Fighting Chance
Nov 18, 1984
Robby Box is invited to play poker with the nobs, but first he must find the 'sit-down' money. There's a 'fixed' fight he can bet on - but which way has it been 'fixed'?
Video Man
Dec 2, 1984
Henry Diamond take the day off. But is Robby's new business all it appears to be?
Cash Flow
Dec 9, 1984
Robby Box makes a couple of discoveries: old friends aren't always the best friends, and love can be very expensive.
Nine Bob Notes
Dec 23, 1984
Robby Box and his mate, Geordie, scare an intruder out of Henry Diamond's yard. They think they are doing Diamond a favour.
Home and Dry
Dec 30, 1984
Robby Box has saved up nearly all the money he needs to get straight with the tax man. But now he hears that an American, Mr Poker himself, has just flown in.
