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A Mug's Game: how many episodes, and is there a season 2?

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A Mug's Game has 4 episodes in 1 season, shown on BBC One from Sunday, January 28, 1996 to Sunday, February 18, 1996. TVmaze lists it as ended, and no season 2 has been announced.

A Mug's Game is a UK drama series on BBC One, which ran from 1996, with 1 season and 4 episodes. A Mug's Game has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, February 18, 1996.

A Mug's Game seasons (1 season, 4 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 14January 28, 1996February 18, 1996

Original UK air dates on BBC One.

Common questions

How many episodes of A Mug's Game are there?

A Mug's Game has 4 episodes, all in season 1, shown on BBC One from Sunday, January 28, 1996 to Sunday, February 18, 1996.

Is there a season 2 of A Mug's Game?

TVmaze lists it as ended, and no season 2 has been announced.

How many seasons of A Mug's Game are there?

A Mug's Game has 1 season and 4 episodes, first airing on Sunday, January 28, 1996.

Has A Mug's Game ended?

A Mug's Game has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, February 18, 1996.

What channel is A Mug's Game on in the UK?

A Mug's Game aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in A Mug's Game?

The main cast includes Michelle Fairley, Ken Stott, Helen Logan.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 11, 2026.