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The Main Chance

The Main Chance

Description: The Main Chance is a British television series first aired on ITV in four series between 1969 and 1975. It is a drama series that depicts the sudden transformation in the life of a solicitor, David Main, after he moves from London to Leeds. Wikipedia
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Year Released: 1969
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 45
First episode air date: June 18, 1969
Network: ITV
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