Tucker's Luck
Tucker's Luck

Tucker's Luck

1983 3 Seasons 27 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Drama Family

Tucker's Luck was a British television series made by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series is a spin-off from the school drama Grange Hill and capitalised on the popularity of one of the series' original characters — Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, played by Todd Carty. Tucker's Luck followed the exploits of Tucker and his friends, Alan Humphries and Tommy Watson, after they had left school and their attempts to find employment and cope out there in the "real world". Three series were made, with several former Grange Hill cast members reprising their roles for the spin-off, although the programme never came close to matching the popularity of Grange Hill. The third and final series saw the first appearances of Tucker's younger sister, eight-year old Rhona, and Tucker's elder brother Barry.

Tucker's Luck was a British television series made by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series is a spin-off from the school drama Grange Hill and capitalised on the popularity of one of the series' original characters — Peter "Tucker" Jenkins, played by Todd Carty. Tucker's Luck followed the exploits of Tucker and his friends, Alan Humphries and Tommy Watson, after they had left school and their attempts to find employment and cope out there in the "real world". Three series were made, with several former Grange Hill cast members reprising their roles for the spin-off, although the programme never came close to matching the popularity of Grange Hill. The third and final series saw the first appearances of Tucker's younger sister, eight-year old Rhona, and Tucker's elder brother Barry.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Sick

Tucker, Tommy and Alan, late of Grange Hill, sign on at the dole office. Tommy makes an enemy of local thug Passmore.

EP 2

Architect

Tucker finally gets up the nerve to talk to Michelle while Tommy continues to court danger with Alison. Later, Tucker go

EP 3

Paint

Alan's dad offers the boys a job. Tommy is attacked by Passmore during the lunch break. The boys wait to get back at Pas

EP 4

All Change

Allison takes Tucker to the news agency to look for a job. When they return they interrupt Tommy and Michelle. Tommy's s

EP 5

Bo Derek

Tommy believes Tucker should have a party to help Alan get his mind off of Suzi.

EP 6

Paper

It's the morning after the party. The house is a disaster and there's an unknown guest. Can the boys clean the place up

EP 7

Motorcycle

Tucker's new motor bike causes nothing but problems - first with Tommy, then Mr. Humphries, and finally Passmore.

EP 8

The Bill

Mr. Humphries gets a new contract but he and Tucker can't see eye-to-eye on the wages. Tommy has a black eye after sever

EP 9

Blackeyes

Tucker finds out why Allison has been avoiding him then he challenges Passmore.

EP 1

Tosser

Tucker tries to discourage Alan from befriending a homeless man. Tommy places bets for someone who never loses.

EP 2

The Hump

Jobs are scarce, but Tucker, Tommy and Passmore all have prospects and it appears their luck has changed.

EP 3

Absolutely No Selling

Tucker and Tommy have each found jobs, while Passmore is given a sale's pitch. Alan's family life is in turmoil which pr

EP 4

Couriers & Draughtsmen

Tucker's delivery job and friendship with Sarah turn his thoughts to design school. Passmore questions the tactics of hi

EP 5

Barry Manilow

Tommy agrees to invite Tucker to his club, but only if Tucker brings a date. Alan and Creamy arrive uninvited. Tucker's

EP 6

The Invisible Men

Sarah warns Tucker that Tommy is going to take part in a heist. Tucker, Alan, Creamy, and Junior make plans to stop it.

EP 7

Sweet Georgia Brown/Tunnel Vision

Alan has joined Creamy's band and they get a paying gig as an opening act. Tucker doesn't like the attitude of the headl

EP 8

Maggie's Army

Tucker, Tommy, Sarah, Creamy, and Uncle Vic have all lost their jobs and Alan still hasn't found one. But Tucker and Ala

EP 9

Going Through The Motions

Happy days are here again. Prospects look bright for Tucker, Alan, Creamy, Sarah, Ade, Junior, and Stu. But what's left

EP 1

The Wedding

Tucker, his little sister Rhona, and Mrs. Jenkins attend a relative's wedding, but cannot understand Mr. Jenkins absence

EP 2

Jenny Jay

While Tucker searches for Barry, he receives news about his school application. Alan gets rejected then considers making

EP 3

Big Brother

Tucker spends a day looking after Rhona. After an adventurous trip to the swimming pool, they have a surprise waiting fo

EP 4

Hungry Eyes/Naff Job

Tucker and Rhona have mixed feelings after Barry moves in. More than one Jenkins finds a job, but no one is left to take

EP 5

Bookends/Vanished

With everyone working, there's no one to watch Rhona. She begins to feel like she's a burden.

EP 6

Tom Robinson

Rhona is missing and everyone gets involved in the search.

EP 7

Stolen Car

The differences in Tucker and Natalia's social backgrounds are affecting their relationships with each other and their f

EP 8

Phased Out & Washed Up

Tucker finally sees the true side of Natalia and Mr. Choudhury. Alan has news for both Barry and Tucker.

EP 9

Trisha

Tucker finds it difficult to work on his O levels, stay on the dole, and help Barry look for his car. Meanwhile, Tucker

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