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Tucker's Luck

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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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10th March 1983 - 17th December 1985
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Todd CartyGeorge ArmstrongPaul McCarthy
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10th March 1983

Episode 1

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

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Architect
17th March 1983

Episode 2

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

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Paint
24th March 1983

Episode 3

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.

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All Change
31st March 1983

Episode 4

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.

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Bo Derek
7th April 1983

Episode 5

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

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14th April 1983

Episode 6

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?

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Motorcycle
21st April 1983

Episode 7

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

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The Bill
28th April 1983

Episode 8

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.

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Blackeyes
5th May 1983

Episode 9

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

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