The Broker's Man

The Broker's Man (1997-1998)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action

"The Broker's Man" stars Kevin Whately (Lewis, Peak Practice), Peter Firth (Spooks) and Annette Ekblom (Peak Practice). Ex-detective Jimmy Griffin (Whately) is an insurance fraud investigator and no stranger to conflict. Jimmy is determined to seek out the real truth rather than take the easy option and often finds himself at odds with his bosses and his clients. His marriage has ended following an affair with Gabby Rodwell, another broker he works with regularly. His wife regrets the hasty divorce and he is torn between his ex-wife and Gabby. Jimmy takes whatever work he is offered - even the life threatening jobs as he finds variety is the one consolation of his work, whether it's an international conspiracy, a car scam or a poisoned water supply. An honest man in the corrupt world of insurance fraud, Jimmy tries to maintain his dignity which isn't always easy as, with millions of pounds at stake, the work is fraught with danger.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Broker's Man' premiere?

'The Broker's Man' premiered on September 12th, 1997.

Who created 'The Broker's Man'?

'The Broker's Man' was created by Kevin Hood.

What is the genre of 'The Broker's Man'?

'The Broker's Man' is a crime drama television series.

What is the premise of 'The Broker's Man'?

'The Broker's Man' follows the story of a former police officer named Jimmy Griffin, who becomes a broker specializing in kidnap and ransom.

Who portrays the main character in 'The Broker's Man'?

The main character Jimmy Griffin is portrayed by actor Kevin Whately.

What is the occupation of Jimmy's wife in the show?

Jimmy's wife is a police officer in 'The Broker's Man'.

How many episodes of 'The Broker's Man' were produced?

A total of ten episodes were produced for 'The Broker's Man'.

Who produced 'The Broker's Man'?

'The Broker's Man' was produced by Central Independent Television.

What was the production location of 'The Broker's Man'?

'The Broker's Man' was produced in Birmingham, England.

What is the name of the first episode of 'The Broker's Man'?

The first episode of 'The Broker's Man' is called 'A Family Affair'.

What is the running time of each episode in 'The Broker's Man'?

Each episode of 'The Broker's Man' runs for approximately 50 minutes.

Who directs the first episode of 'The Broker's Man'?

The first episode of 'The Broker's Man' was directed by Colin Bucksey.

What is the highest rated episode of 'The Broker's Man'?

The highest rated episode of 'The Broker's Man' is 'A Deadly Attachment' with a rating of8.0/10.

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