Series

Spender

★ 7.3(4)199150m3 seasons

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Where to watch Spender

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Good to know

Creator: Ian La Frenais, Jimmy Nail
Release date: 1991-01-08
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 21
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended

About Spender

Spender is a 1991 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, created by Ian La Frenais and Jimmy Nail, starring Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson and Berwick Kaler. It spans 3 seasons and 21 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Spender in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Season 18 eps · 1991

Season 26 eps · 1992

Season 37 eps · 1993

Cast

Jimmy Nail

Spender

Sammy Johnson

Stick

Berwick Kaler

DS Dan Boyd

Denise Welch

Frances Spender

Tony McAnaney

Keith Moreland

Dawn Winlow

Laura Spender

Mickey Hutton

Spud Tate

Peter Guinness

DCS Gillespie

Paul Greenwood

Supt Yelland

Lynn Harrison

Kate

Themes & keywords

detectivenorthern england

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Spender in Austria?+

Spender is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Spender on Netflix?+

Spender is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How many seasons of Spender are there?+

Spender has 3 seasons and 21 episodes in total.

Who stars in Spender?+

Spender stars Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch and Tony McAnaney.

When did Spender come out?+

Spender is a 1991 web series created by Ian La Frenais and Jimmy Nail.

What genre is Spender?+

Spender is Crime and Drama series.

Who created Spender?+

Spender was created by Ian La Frenais and Jimmy Nail.