About this season
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.
Episodes (9)
1. Tosser
Aired 13 March 1984 • 30 min
Tucker tries to discourage Alan from befriending a homeless man. Tommy places bets for someone who never loses.
2. The Hump
Aired 20 March 1984 • 30 min
Jobs are scarce, but Tucker, Tommy and Passmore all have prospects and it appears their luck has changed.
3. Absolutely No Selling
Aired 27 March 1984 • 30 min
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.
4. Couriers & Draughtsmen
Aired 3 April 1984 • 30 min
Tucker's delivery job and friendship with Sarah turn his thoughts to design school. Passmore questions the tactics of his bosses.
5. Barry Manilow
Aired 10 April 1984 • 30 min
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.
6. The Invisible Men
Aired 17 April 1984 • 30 min
Sarah warns Tucker that Tommy is going to take part in a heist. Tucker, Alan, Creamy, and Junior make plans to stop it.
7. Sweet Georgia Brown/Tunnel Vision
Aired 24 April 1984 • 30 min
Alan has joined Creamy's band and they get a paying gig as an opening act. Tucker doesn't like the attitude of the headliners and makes sure the night will be memorable.
8. Maggie's Army
Aired 1 May 1984 • 30 min
Tucker, Tommy, Sarah, Creamy, and Uncle Vic have all lost their jobs and Alan still hasn't found one. But Tucker and Alan search for a solution that will allow them to keep their dignity and give them an identity.
9. Going Through The Motions
Aired 8 May 1984 • 30 min
Happy days are here again. Prospects look bright for Tucker, Alan, Creamy, Sarah, Ade, Junior, and Stu. But what's left for Tommy?