The Main Chance

3x1
The Killing Ground
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A case hinges on how far a man is permitted to go in protecting his property from trespassers. Guest starring Robin Askwith

3x2
Love's Old Sweet Song
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Sarah's reappearance has worrying repercussions for David's future. Guest starring John Standing

3x3
Acting For Self
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David tries to help a father achieve his dream of owning his own home. Guest starring Patrick Troughton and featuring the TV debut of Bob Hoskins

3x4
Not In Today's Army
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David is involved in a court martial in which two careers, and two visions of the Army, are at stake

3x5
Widow's Mite
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David travels to Switzerland to try to unravel a mystery surrounding a wealthy man's estate

3x6
The Next Great Train Robbery
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David matches wits with a devious teenager

3x7
Where Did I Leave My Shining Armour?
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Events force David to take a hard look at what he believes in, and where he is going

3x8
Copper-Bottomed Cert
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David's priorities are divided between professional commitment and financial expediency

3x9
Doll On A Wall
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Tracing a girl in Amsterdam, David fears the girl's companion poses a serious threat to her happiness

3x10
Choice Of Jungles
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A case leaves David forced to choose between profit and principles

3x11
Fit-Up
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David faces a difficult case in which a client's alibi, if used, would be incriminating

3x12
One For The House
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David joins the take-over game but finds it hard to keep his head above water.

3x13
Dear Sir, Unless...
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The conflict between David's private life and his work reaches crisis point

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