Originally airing on the Travel Channel WORLD POKER TOUR popularized poker as a spectator sport By turning the poker match into an educational and enjoyable viewing experience the series set off quite a trend followed shortly after by shows such as CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN and WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK In its second season the show travels to more exotic locales to cover the most thrilling … Continue
The title character of this Masterpiece Theater presentation is the illegitimate son of a wealthy British aristocrat. With a secretive past and an unlimited supply of cash, he turns to gambling where he meets Gwendolyn, a beautiful woman in desperate need of money. From their meeting at a roulette table, a romance blossoms. Daniel, however, is already involved in a passionate relationship with a Jewish singer. Based on George Eliot's novel, this adaptation depicts a heartbreaking love triangle while examining class and wealth in British society.