55 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestAnna realises that the time has come to make a choice about her future, but is it with Owen or Richard?
Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it aired in six parts from 6 February to 13 March 1997. Owen Springer is a Junior Doctor who falls for the sophisticated and glamorous Anna Fairley. Little does he know that she is married to his boss, consultant Richard Crane.
Acting
Robson Green's smolder could power Manchester.
Writing
Paul Abbott's dialogue snaps like a GP's rubber glove.
Creator
Paul Abbott
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Paul Abbott's breakthrough before Shameless, proving British TV could do glossy moral complexity years before Netflix arrived.
Granada filmed in actual Manchester hospitals; some extras were real NHS staff who definitely had opinions about the plot.
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