Spender was created by Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail.

Who stars in Spender?

Spender stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch.

When was Spender released?

Spender is a 1991 crime, drama series.

Where can I watch Spender?

You can watch Spender with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.

Spender (1991)

Name: Spender
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1991-01-08
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 7.3

TV Series ★ 7.3 50 min

Crime Drama

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.

Ian La Frenais Creator Jimmy Nail Creator

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Quick facts

Released: January 8, 1991
Runtime: 50 min
IMDb: tt0098913
Language: English

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Cast

Jimmy Nail Spender

Sammy Johnson Stick

Berwick Kaler DS Dan Boyd

Denise Welch Frances Spender Tony McAnaney Keith Moreland Dawn Winlow Laura Spender Mickey Hutton Spud Tate

Peter Guinness DCS Gillespie

Paul Greenwood Supt Yelland Lynn Harrison Kate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spender about?: 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.
Who created Spender?: Spender was created by Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail.
Who stars in Spender?: Spender stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch.
When was Spender released?: Spender is a 1991 crime, drama series.
Where can I watch Spender?: You can watch Spender with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.