Reckless is a British television serial written by Paul Abbott. Produced by Granada Television for the ITV network, it aired in six parts in the UK in 1997.
A two-hour sequel, Reckless: The Movie, was shown in 1998.
The series was shown in the United States as part of PBS' Masterpiece Theatre.
Dr Owen Springer is a surgeon in his thirties, on his way from London to Manchester to move in with his ailing father. On the train journey, Owen needs to make an urgent phone call but the only person who will allow him to use their mobile phone is fellow passenger, Anna Fairley, a woman in her forties. Unbeknown to Owen, she is also the head of the management consultancy administering his forthcoming personality assessment for a new job at a local Manchester hospital. By the time of their second meeting, Owen has already developed romantic feelings towards Anna, though she spurns all his advances. To complicate matters further, Owen discovers Anna is actually the wife of his new boss at the hospital, Dr Richard Crane. However, Owen discovers Richard is having an affair himself which brings Owen and Anna closer together.[1]
Directed by: Sarah Harding and David Richards
Reckless and its sequel are available on DVD, distributed by Acorn Media UK.