Spender(1991)
Spender 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.
Spender (1991) is a crime and drama series that premiered on January 8, 1991, spanning 3 seasons and 21 episodes. It stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler and Denise Welch. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1991-01-08
- Last aired:
- 1993-12-29
Spender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Nail
as Spender
Sammy Johnson
as Stick
Berwick Kaler
as DS Dan Boyd
Denise Welch
as Frances Spender
- Tony McAnaney
Tony McAnaney
as Keith Moreland
- Dawn Winlow
Dawn Winlow
as Laura Spender
- Mickey Hutton
Mickey Hutton
as Spud Tate
Peter Guinness
as DCS Gillespie
Paul Greenwood
as Supt Yelland
- Lynn Harrison
Lynn Harrison
as Kate
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Spender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Spender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Spender?
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Spender (1991) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of Spender are there?
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Spender has 3 seasons and 21 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 8, 1991.
Is Spender still running?
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No. Spender is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 29, 1993.
Who is in the cast of Spender?
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Spender (1991) stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch and Tony McAnaney. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Spender any good?
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Spender (1991) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.