Tycoon

Tycoon

1978 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Mystery

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Tycoon is a British television drama created by John Sichel, broadcast from 18 September to 11 December 1978. Instead of taking on her late husband Sydney's job, Diana Clark loyally turns her talents to writing his biography, dredging up plenty of twists and turns along the way.

Created by John Sichel

Network: BBC One

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