The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game
(a Titles & Air Dates Guide)Last updated: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00
An ex-jockey becomes a private detective. Based on the books by Dick Francis.
Show Details:
Start date: Nov 1979
End date: Dec 1979
Status: cancelled/ended
Network(s): ITV (UK)
Run time: 60 min
Episodes: 6 eps
Genre(s): Crime/Mystery, Drama
End date: Dec 1979
Status: cancelled/ended
Network(s): ITV (UK)
Run time: 60 min
Episodes: 6 eps
Genre(s): Crime/Mystery, Drama
Credits:
- regulars:
- Mike Gwilym as Sid Halley
- Mick Ford as Chico Barnes
Episode list & details from:
TVmaze
| Episode # | Original Air Date |
Titles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | |||
| 1. | 1-1 | 21 Nov 79 | Odds Against |
| 2. | 1-2 | 28 Nov 79 | Trackdown |
| 3. | 1-3 | 05 Dec 79 | Gambling Lady |
| 4. | 1-4 | 12 Dec 79 | Horses for Courses |
| 5. | 1-5 | 19 Dec 79 | Horsenap |
| 6. | 1-6 | 26 Dec 79 | Needle |