Big Deal(1984)

Life's a Gamble.

Big Deal is a British series following Robby Box, a small-time London gambler whose poker addiction spirals into chaos. As Robby chases wins and dodges losses, his long-suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family bear the brunt of his compulsive behavior. The show charts the emotional toll of gambling addiction through the eyes of those closest to him, exploring how one man's obsession unravels relationships and stability. With gritty realism and dark humor, Big Deal examines the gap between Robby's dreams of a big score and the everyday devastation his habit inflicts on those who love him. It's a raw portrait of vice, desperation, and the collateral damage of addiction.