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Reckless

1997 · 1 season, 6 episodes · miniseries

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Seasons and episodes Reckless

Season 1

1997 · 6 episodes · about 6h

Still: Episode 11. Episode 155 min

Owen Springer has just moved to Manchester to look after his demanding hypochondriac dad, Arnold. So the last thing he's looking for is a big affair - until he meets Anna Fairley and his good intentions are swiftly forgotten.

Still: Episode 22. Episode 255 min

Anna is still reeling from Owen's declaration of love but is determined to put it behind her and try to avoid him where possible - after all she is happily married to Richard and, as she tells her close friend and neighbour Phyllis, she's worked hard to get where she is today However, just when all looks lost Owen finds out some information which he could use to his advantage - it seems Richard Crane is not the devoted husband he appears and is leading a secret double life.

Still: Episode 33. Episode 355 min

Anna discovers Richard's infidelity via a cleverly designed trap. She, in turn, takes a lover in revenge and, taking stock of her life, considers divorce. A mysterious parcel arrives at Arnold's house and Owen finds Anna waiting outside - realising that she has finally admitted the strength of her feelings for him.

Still: Episode 44. Episode 455 min

Owen, full of Anna's love for him, retracts his resignation at the hospital but the net is closing in on the lovers as both Richard and Vivien try to find out what is behind Anna and Owen's behaviour.

Still: Episode 55. Episode 555 min

A brawl and tit-for-tat vendetta ensues between the two who now hate each other. Questions and recrimination all round as an investigation is launched at the hospital over Richard and Owen's fight.

Still: Episode 66. Episode 655 min

Anna realises that the time has come to make a choice about her future, but is it with Owen or Richard?

Season summaries1 season, 6 episodes

Season 1

1997 · 6 episodes · about 6h

1 season, 6 episodes, about 6h in total, from February 6, 1997 to March 13, 1997. Episodes run about 55 min.

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What is it about? Reckless

A rollercoaster journey of passion and pain...

Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it aired in six parts from 6 February to 13 March 1997.

Owen Springer is a Junior Doctor who falls for the sophisticated and glamorous Anna Fairley. Little does he know that she is married to his boss, consultant Richard Crane.

Genre: drama. Themes: extramarital affair, older woman younger man relationship, manchester, england.

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Details Reckless

Poster: Reckless
First episode
February 6, 1997
Last episode
March 13, 1997
Status
miniseries
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Studios
Granada Television, aka Productions

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Reckless have?

1 season, 6 episodes. The last episode aired March 13, 1997.

Who’s in Reckless?

Robson Green, Francesca Annis, Michael Kitchen, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Kathryn Pogson, David Bradley, Conor Mullen, Debra Stephenson, Daniela Nardini, and Margery Mason. Created by Paul Abbott.

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