TV series

Common As Muck

Name: Common As Muck
Released: 1994
Cast: Michelle Holmes, Kathy Burke, Saeed Jaffrey, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Ridings

1994–1997· 2 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

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Synopsis

Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.

Themes

job interview college son northern england boss father friendship pension stripper betrayal cheat on husband hospital working class council

Episodes

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E1 The Nose Out of JointNext upSep 7, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
A drama series that follows the adventures of a gang of dustbin men as they face the realities of privatisation. They're a wild bunch, a law unto themselves. But with the local people thinking they would be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.
Guest stars: Thomas Craig (Philip Edwards), Tina Malone (Moira), Andrew Grainger (Policeman), Shirley Stelfox (Jean), Tim Healy (Foxy)
E2 Keeping the Refuse TenderSep 14, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
The day of judgement approaches and the management will have to take radical action if they're going to hang on to the refuse tender. Supercrew's card is marked and they'd better watch out if they're not to run into a bin-load of trouble.
Guest stars: Michelle Holmes (Marie), Thomas Craig (Philip Edwards), Tina Malone (Moira), Tony Capstick (Mr. Adlard), Shirley Stelfox (Jean), Tim Healy (Foxy)
E3 The WeekendSep 21, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
It's the weekend and the council are meeting to decide who gets the refuse tender. It's Jonno's big night out and Nev comes face-to-face with a secret from his past.
Guest stars: Michelle Holmes (Marie), Jack Watson (Vernon), Tim Healy (Foxy)
E4 Supercrew at the Job CentreSep 28, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
The Belgians have taken over, in the form of Propre UK and the sleek Brian Forget. The binmen have to grit their teeth and sign on with the privatised outfit, even at lower wages. Only Ken refuses and gets himself paid off - but not for long. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable - until Ken starts taking an interest in Euro-legislation.
Guest stars: Michelle Holmes (Marie), Douglas Henshall (Brian Forget), Avril Angers, James Ellis, Tim Healy (Foxy)
E5 Cash BonusOct 5, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
Ken receives good news from his employer and Denice has an announcement to make. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living.
Guest stars: Michelle Holmes (Marie), Kathy Burke (Sharon), Douglas Henshall (Brian Forget), Tim Healy (Foxy)
E6 One More Battle to FightOct 12, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
The binmen decide to fight back against Propre UK and stage a go-slow.
Guest stars: Michelle Holmes (Marie), Saeed Jaffrey (Nat Prabhakar), Douglas Henshall (Brian Forget)