About this season
The ups and downs of small time London gambler Robby Box, and the effect that his poker addiction has on his long suffering girlfriend Jan Oliver and family.
Episodes (10)
1. Down and Under
Aired 3 September 1985 • 50 min
Robby Box is down and out in London. His girlfriend Jan is down under. Will they never meet?
2. Getting Knotted
Aired 10 September 1985 • 50 min
After hitting rock-bottom, there's only one way for Robby Box to go. But first he must come to terms with Jan. And then find his mother's missing bridegroom.
3. What Are Friends For?
Aired 17 September 1985 • 50 min
Mum's marriage on the rocks already? And a well-heeled rival for Jan's affections ... everything seems to be falling apart again for Robby Box.
4. Popping Across the Pond
Aired 24 September 1985 • 50 min
Desperate to stop Jan from going back to Australia, Robby Box has a brainwave. Or is it his worst idea yet?
5. Breakthrough
Aired 1 October 1985 • 50 min
Robby Box is flying high, establishing himself as a sober citizen. But Jan is getting into deep water with Grover and his friends.
6. Guv'nor
Aired 8 October 1985 • 50 min
With half of the Dragon Club in his pocket Robby Box gets the chance to win it all.
7. Partners
Aired 15 October 1985 • 50 min
Robby Box , the new owner of the 'Dragon Club', seems to be getting his head above water at last. Then an old enemy turns up.
8. The Rabbit and the Mare
Aired 22 October 1985 • 50 min
Ferret's dog, Mrs MacGregor, goes missing again and Robby Box sees a long-odds chance of making a killing.
9. Windfall
Aired 29 October 1985 • 50 min
Robby Box can no longer duck and dive away from the taxman. But when Debby's life is threatened, tax is the least of his problems.
10. I Gotta Horse
Aired 5 November 1985 • 50 min
Robby Box has a new female friend, Sadie Toscana. Can Sadie bring him and Jan together again?