The Charmer

Season

1987

UK

7.9

A drama series set in 1930s Britain, detailing the exploits of Ralph Gorse, a conman, seducer and murderer.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Gorse, the Tempter

Ralph Gorse, the "Charmer," is exactly what a gigolo should be---clever, adaptable, conscienceless, attractive, and completely self-absorbed. He's also a dangerous psychopath .

S1 • E2

Gorse, the Investor

Gorse seduces two women: one for the money and one for the fun of it. Mr. Stimpson is suspicious but unable to intervene.

S1 • E3

Gorse, the Deceiver

Money gone, Gorse returns to selling cars and romancing the owner's daughter. When Stimpson tracks him down, Pamela's announcement prevents his arrest.

S1 • E4

Gorse in the Middle

"Charming" Ralph needs money. He plots an arson for insurance when his wife is at her parents, and he's "out of town" for the night. What can go wrong?

S1 • E5

Gorse the Imposter

Ralph is not officer material, but he's not going to war as a "grunt." He goes AWOL, "trades" uniforms with an RAF pilot, gets a woman's help and he's presumed dead.