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.
3 seasons · 21 episodes
The More Things Change
Jan 5, 199350 min
Spender is dating a new girlfriend, called Sandy. Whilst in the park with Laura and Kate, Spender comes across a dangerous rapist, he gives chase but loses him. Keith reveals to Spender that he is being bootlegged by a guy at the train stat
Kid
Jan 12, 199350 min
Dan isn't getting much sleep as he is wanting to win first prize for his flowers, so he and his friend are doing shifts on keeping guard! Spender takes Laura and Kate out for the day. Whilst out on the hills Kate witnesses an attempted murd
Puck
Jan 19, 199350 min
Spender digs up some dirt on Tommy Thornton.
Bad Company
Jan 26, 199350 min
Spender's affair with Janet Thornton deepens.
Best Friends
Feb 2, 199350 min
Spender is assigned to investigate a series of car thefts.
Retreat
Feb 9, 199350 min
A local businessman and property developer is in Spender's sights.
