Detective series about an unorthodox undercover cop working in his native
Newcastle, created by Ian La Frenais and Jimmy Nail. Starring Jimmy Nail
The Golden Striker. The disappearance of famous footballer Kenny Cooper known as the "Golden Striker" means a lot of trouble for his former Newcastle club.
Spender is called on to find him, but his investigation is seriously hampered by the fact that he is not supposed to talk to any of his former colleagues or associates. A suspicious journalist finally gets on Spender's trail, complicating matters even further, but it is his daughter who unwittingly gives him the vital clue he is looking for to crack the case.
Producer Martin McKeand
Director Roger Bamford * STEREO
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