The Main Chance

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

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2x1
A Time To Love, A Time To Die
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14, 1970
David reacts when he hears what is planned for his children. A custody battle begins
2x2
It Could Happen To You
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21, 1970
Unhappy with the way his ex wife's new husband is bringing up his children, Maine uses his legal skills to gain custody.
2x3
First You Eat: Later We Ruin You
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28, 1970
David becomes suspicious when he is invited to set up a million-pound property deal
2x4
A Little Black And White Lie
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05, 1970
A variety of unexpected situations complicate the adoption process for a Brazilian couple
2x5
The Walls Of Jericho
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12, 1970
The theft of a Dead Sea Scroll involves David in a skein of intrigues. Guest starring Freddie Jones
2x6
A View From The Chair
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19, 1970
David is forced to review his own attitudes to his work and his clients - and also Sarah's
2x7
The Best Legal System In The World
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26, 1970
David faces two case involving powerful men who seek to control those around them
2x8
The Piper Calls The Tune
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02, 1970
A corrupt union leader playing management and workers off against each other asks David for a bribe, but the legal situation between them is complicated by a tragic accident
2x9
A Man I Know To Be Innocent...
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09, 1970
Margaret's belief in a client's innocence brings surprising results. Guest starring original Poldark Robin Ellis
2x10
A Vision Of The Future
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16, 1970
David represents a man trying to thwart the tyrannical ambition of a local councillor
2x11
The Lady Who Went Too Far
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23, 1970
David must resolve a number of delicate issues, both personal and professional. Guest starring Joan Greenwood
2x12
Settlement Day
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30, 1970
Gifts in solicitors' offices can have startling repercussions
2x13
Private Armies
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07, 1970
David clashes with an old adversary, and an ex-con presents further problems.

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