Spender
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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.
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Season 1
Homecoming
D.S. Freddie Spender is an undercover Geordie cop but has been in London for the last 15 years. He and his partner D.S. Colin Driver are on an undercover operation which goes horribly wrong and Spender is transferred back to his native Newcastle, much to his disgust. Upon his return, he must confront an ex-wife and kids, a murky past and some local villains. His boss, Supt. Yelland also has dislikes Spender, and thinks he's a pain in the arse. Yelland assigns Spender to a case involving Raymond Price.
Half a Ton of Heartaches
After Yelland tells Spender that he wants him to stick around for a while, he goes undercover on the oil-rigs following the suspicious death of Mr. Patel, an oil-rig worker.
Double Jeopardy
Following a tip-off, Spender and Stick tail the glamorous Lorraine Hope. She's up to something, but what? Then Dan asks Spender to assist another undercover detective (Terry Knowle), who doesn't want his help.
The Candidate
Spender is assigned to look after a female Conservative politician named Bobby Montgomery. However, he is angered when Yelland teams up with him. However, Spender is injured when he is run down by a lorry whilst saving Bobby from being run over herself. After his spell in the hospital, Yelland has Spender put on the sick and his car taken away. However, determined to do his job, he gets a job working for Iain Rutherford, the owner of the lorry which ran him over. Whilst driving for Rutherford he ends up being involved in a robbery!
Iced
Spender's god-daughter's boyfriend is killed in a motorbike accident and he poses as an ex army buddy of a drug courier.
Dance Girl Dance
Spender poses as an ex-shipyard worker with a load of redundancy money wanting to a nightclub for local villian, Palmer. Spender also investigates a number of dissapearances.
Tough
Stick is in court and Spender goes with him as support. After the hearing, Spender befriends Mal Balmer, an ex-boxer. As he gets to know Balmer, he realises that Mal is now a fist fighter.
Well Well Well
Spender travels to London after he is summoned back by Inspector Greaves. And when he returns he's faced with the task of clearing Stick's name after he is arrested on suspicion of murder.
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About Spender
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. Across 3 seasons and 21 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Spender Cast and Characters
The cast features Jimmy Nail (as Spender), Sammy Johnson (as Stick), Berwick Kaler (as DS Dan Boyd), Denise Welch (as Frances Spender), and Tony McAnaney (as Keith Moreland). Their performances are a major reason Spender has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Spender NowWhy People Are Watching Spender
Spender flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spender
Where can I watch Spender online for free?
You can watch Spender online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Spender have?
Spender has 21 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is Spender good? What's the rating?
Spender holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 4 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Spender?
The main cast includes Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, and Denise Welch, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Spender available in Inglés?
Yes — Spender was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Spender released?
Spender first aired in 1991.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spender for free?
You can watch Spender online for free on CineFlixo. All 21 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Spender have?
Spender currently has 3 seasons and a total of 21 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
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 Joh… It belongs to the Crime, Drama genres.
In which language is Spender originally available?
Spender was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Spender first released?
Spender first premiered on January 8, 1991 (1991). The series has since concluded its run.
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