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The Syndicate

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A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.

There's no such thing as easy money. Compelling stories of big wins and even bigger problems as life changes for friends in an instant. Heartwarming drama from Kay Mellor.

Series 1

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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The Syndicate: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC One - The Syndicate, Series 1, Episode 1

A supermarket is threatened with closure and its staff face an uncertain future.

Drama series. A supermarket is threatened with closure, sending its five staff spiralling into an uncertain future. Then the unthinkable happens, and their lives change forever.

A supermarket in Leeds is threatened with closure, sending its five staff - Bob, Stuart, Denise, Leanne and Jamie - spiralling into an uncertain future. Assistant manager Stuart Bradley and his younger brother Jamie are forced to take matters into their own hands, with dramatic consequences. Just when it seems that things cannot get any worse, the unthinkable happens - 18 million pounds falls into their laps.

The Syndicate: Series 1

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Drama following five supermarket workers who jointly win the lottery.

Five-part drama by Kay Mellor, following five supermarket workers whose lives are turned upside down when they jointly win the lottery.

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