The Main Chance

  • : 1969
  • : 45
  • : 1
  • ITV1
  • Drama

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4x1
Process
Episode overview
18, 1975
The future looks rosy for David - but fate is about to deal a devastating blow
4x2
World Of Silence
Episode overview
25, 1975
David's entire future is now at stake, as he faces the biggest challenge of his life.
4x3
Rule Of Law
Episode overview
02, 1975
Struck off the Roll of Solicitors, David has the same right to appeal as a violent criminal.
4x4
Payment By Result
Episode overview
09, 1975
A corrupt business cartel and a woman struggling to feed her children present two contrasting cases.
4x5
Survival
Episode overview
16, 1975
Unable to practice law, Main encounters unsavoury characters in his search for alternative work.
4x6
No Names
Episode overview
23, 1975
David intends to repay the debt owed to those who stood by him at his lowest point.
4x7
It Couldn't Happen Here
Episode overview
30, 1975
David has to take on a man whose stock-in-trade is violence and intimidation.
4x8
Killing
Episode overview
06, 1975
David pays a rare visit to his precocious step-daughter Elizabeth. Since Hilary’s death she has been living with her grandfather Harry and her Aunt but thinks it’s time she spend some time in London with David.
4x9
By The Book
Episode overview
20, 1975
Walter is working undercover on his own initiative trying to gather enough evidence to prove that the duty sergeant at Shelborough police station is on the take when it comes to drunk drivers.
4x10
When There's No Law
Episode overview
27, 1975
After being refused his old partnership back, David sets up by himself with Inga as his secretary.
4x11
Year Of The Tiger
Episode overview
04, 1975
Laura is back and has £600,000 that she wants to invest and wants advice from David and fellow solicitor Andrew Redford.
4x12
We're The Bosses Now
Episode overview
11, 1975
David is seriously considering a partnership with Andrew Retford but there are more than a few things to iron out.
4x13
Coroner's Verdict
Episode overview
18, 1975
David is asked by Detective Sergeant Allington to look into the circumstances surrounding his wife's death. Margaret offers David a partnership once again.

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