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.
27 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1983
Rating
5.5/10
2 votes • HD
Episodes
Episode 1 • Mar 10, 1983
Tucker, Tommy and Alan, late of Grange Hill, sign on at the dole office. Tommy makes an enemy of local thug Passmore.
Episode 2 • Mar 17, 1983
Tucker finally gets up the nerve to talk to Michelle while Tommy continues to court danger with Alison. Later, Tucker goes for an interview.
Episode 3 • Mar 24, 1983
Alan's dad offers the boys a job. Tommy is attacked by Passmore during the lunch break. The boys wait to get back at Passmore and get a surprise from Michelle.
Episode 4 • Mar 31, 1983
Allison takes Tucker to the news agency to look for a job. When they return they interrupt Tommy and Michelle. Tommy's sister suggests they get organized.
Episode 5 • Apr 07, 1983
Tommy believes Tucker should have a party to help Alan get his mind off of Suzi.
Episode 6 • Apr 14, 1983
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 before Mrs. Jenkins gets home?
Episode 1 • Mar 13, 1984
Tucker tries to discourage Alan from befriending a homeless man. Tommy places bets for someone who never loses.
Episode 2 • Mar 20, 1984
Jobs are scarce, but Tucker, Tommy and Passmore all have prospects and it appears their luck has changed.
Episode 3 • Mar 27, 1984
Tucker and Tommy have each found jobs, while Passmore is given a sale's pitch. Alan's family life is in turmoil which prevents him from looking for a job. The boys help Creamy move into a new place.
Episode 4 • Apr 03, 1984
Tucker's delivery job and friendship with Sarah turn his thoughts to design school. Passmore questions the tactics of his bosses.
Episode 5 • Apr 10, 1984
Tommy agrees to invite Tucker to his club, but only if Tucker brings a date. Alan and Creamy arrive uninvited. Tucker's choice for the date angers both Sarah and Creamy.
Episode 6 • Apr 17, 1984
Sarah warns Tucker that Tommy is going to take part in a heist. Tucker, Alan, Creamy, and Junior make plans to stop it.
Episode 1 • Oct 22, 1985
Tucker, his little sister Rhona, and Mrs. Jenkins attend a relative's wedding, but cannot understand Mr. Jenkins absence until they return home.
Episode 2 • Oct 29, 1985
While Tucker searches for Barry, he receives news about his school application. Alan gets rejected then considers making changes.
Episode 3 • Nov 05, 1985
Tucker spends a day looking after Rhona. After an adventurous trip to the swimming pool, they have a surprise waiting for them at home.
Episode 4 • Nov 12, 1985
Tucker and Rhona have mixed feelings after Barry moves in. More than one Jenkins finds a job, but no one is left to take care of Rhona. Natalia pays Tucker back for missing an earlier date.
Episode 5 • Nov 19, 1985
With everyone working, there's no one to watch Rhona. She begins to feel like she's a burden.
Episode 6 • Nov 26, 1985
Rhona is missing and everyone gets involved in the search.
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