Prospects

From the early days of Channel 4, this program was a breath of fresh air reminded me of my youth in the east End it was full of laughs with a serious side as well, for some reason it has never been repeated, 10/10

All the main cast have also appeared in "the Bill at some time or other, And Brian Bovell having great success as Jez in the great comedy Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. it's also ashame when we lose such talent as Gary Olsen who died of cancer in 2000.

I just wish they would show a rerun of this great Comedy.

A ten out of ten score may seem a bit high, but I simply couldn't give it anything below.

PROSPECTS was absolutely brilliant, from the spot on chemistry and casting of the two main protagonists, to the stereotypical but entertaining villains "Stretch" and "Tubbsy".

I was GUTTED that this series got cancelled after one classic series. The stories were great, the acting was superb and more than anything... THE THEME SONG!!!

How brilliant a theme. If you never heard it go and hunt it down.

"Is it just another day? Or will Prospects find a way? On the crumbling city streets, Working for tomorrow"

Or something like that.

I loved this show so much, that I ran into the criminally unsung Brian Bovell at a cinema in London and held him up (with his girlfriend), while I sung him the whole theme song. I'm sure he hasn't forgotten it and believe me... neither will I.

I loved Prospects and I sincerely hope it gets a DVD release.

Having painfully waited and waited for this memorable series to be repeated on uk gold or elsewhere. I finally located the full 12 episodes on ebay (HUGE thankyou to my new best friend in the southwest!). As anyone visiting these pages will fondly remember, Olsen and Bovell left quite a mark playing these lovable rogues mildly flaunting the law with such an innocent lovable demeanour. Whilst all the time searching for the "Big One" an idea or enterprise that would see them set for life and handed the freedom of the city!!!. Although i recall at the time being totally gutted that no second series was ever filmed, it probably adds something to the nostalgic memories it all conjures up, that only the 12 episodes were ever delivered. The excellent writing and raw performances given by these pair will long continue to be amongst my fondest TV thoughts. With the first two episodes down i can't wait to get home for No.3 "Uncle Harry's system" tonight......or of course i could go home ill at lunchtime hehe.

I enjoyed the series of Prospects 86 and would love to get a copy of the series ( i have tried E bay @ Amazon @ channel 4 without any success!! When it First came out on Channel 4 you have to remember there was not a lot of choice of television!! and it was a refection of the times we was in! i have tried to get the series so i am desperate to get a copy please!i am willing to pay for this! The late Gary Olson RIP was taken from us to soon!I was never sure why no more series were ever made if some one could let me know i would be grateful to know! it would be interesting to hear Brian Bovell comments on the programme he helped to create!!

I was only 11 when this show came out so saw it through the eyes of a kid. Re-discovered it this week and watched 12 episodes over a few days. Amazing to see what "Dog Island" looked like in 1986 to what it looks like now. You can clearly see that it brushes against its Euston Films TV show brother "Minder" however Prospects is more real, more genuine and clearly aimed at a younger audience who were equally disillusioned by the issues of 1986. If you can find this show, give it a go.