TV series

Minder

Name: Minder
Released: 1979
Cast: George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards

1979–1994· 10 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-14★ 7.2Ended

On ITV1 — From Euston Films

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Synopsis

Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.

Themes

london, england flat fight boxer bodyguard gangster police love-hate relationship import money urban car salesman caper comedy con

Episodes

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E1 Gunfight at the OK LaunderetteNext upOct 29, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Terry is caught inside a launderette, while it is being robbed. As the police gather outside, Arthur tries to make some money by selling Terry's life story to the press.
Guest stars: Dave King (Alfie), Trevor Thomas (Stretch), Hilary Mason (Mrs. Mayhew), William Vanderpuye (Winston), Leroi Samuels (Cosmo), Linda Regan (Liz), Donald Burton (Chief Superintendent), Tony Doyle (Irishman)
E2 Bury My Half at Waltham GreenNov 5, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
After ex bank robber George is released from prison, Arthur gets Terry to mind him, until the whereabouts of a large amount of hidden cash is found. The only problem is that Arthur forgot to tell Terry that George is a decoy laying a false trail, while the real bank robber is released, and then he and Arthur will be free to find the money - but they all have a surprise in store...
Guest stars: Nicky Henson (George Wilson), Ann Lynn (Rose Mellors), Kenneth Cope (Albert Stubbs), Tony Selby (Jack), Hal Galili (Terry's sauna client (uncredited)), James Greene (Barman (uncredited))
E3 The Smaller They Are...Nov 12, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Scotch Harry arrives from the airport where he has been looking for easy pickings. He has struck lucky by stealing a suitcase full of banknotes, but unknown to him they are forged. Arthur hides him, until he can come to some agreement with the rightful owner.
Guest stars: Sue Vanner (Kim), Hans Meyer (Maurice Bonnet), David Jackson (Big Stan), Osmund Bullock (Brian), Chris Jenkinson (Eric), Hilary Ryan (Airline Receptionist), Michael Segal (Hotel Manager), George Tovey (Pub Landlord)
E4 A Tethered GoatNov 19, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Terry agrees to guard a middle eastern commodity broker, but he and Arthur get more than they bargained for.
Guest stars: Harry Fielder (Policeman (uncredited)), Lee Montague (Bassam Sayin), Kenneth Griffith (Dai Llewellyn), Michael Sheard (Elliot), Nadim Sawalha (Sardi), Jenny Lee Wright (Frankie), Johnny Shannon (George), Mohamed Sultan (Asif)
E5 The Bounty HunterNov 26, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Terry and Arthur help out a young widow who has been swindled out of her savings.
Guest stars: Steve Plytas (George), Derek Jacobi (Freddie Fenton), Christopher Biggins (Harold), Tony Steedman (Ralph Hurst), June Ritchie (Jo), James Aubrey (Graham Hurst), Kathleen Byron (Mrs. Hurst), Brian Godfrey (Young Man 'Mr. Booze')
E6 Aces High and Sometimes Very LowDec 3, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Maurice, a professional gambler, is barred from a casino after a large win. Later, he is beaten up and the winnings are stolen. When he hears of a big poker game, he has to sell his car to Arthur to raise the stake money, and gets Terry to guard him.
Guest stars: Marina Sirtis (Stella), Dimitri Andreas (Zardinidis), Kevork Malikyan (Chris), Marc Zuber (Nick), Antony Scott (Ari), Andy Lucas (Andy), Harry Tardios (Doxiadis), Andreas Markos (George)
E7 The Bengal TigerDec 10, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
Terry minds a newspaper shop, from a group of Indians bent on revenge, over the shop owner's daughter and an arranged marriage.
Guest stars: Clive Hornby (Norman Gibbons), Saeed Jaffrey (Mukerjee), Graham Stark (The Car Owner), Shireen Anwar (Indira), Ahmed Khalil (Aslam), Stanley Lebor (Wilson), Roy Evans (Elderly Man), Edwin Brown (Harry)
E8 Come in T-64, Your Time is Ticking AwayDec 17, 1979 · 60 min
Synopsis
When the minicab company he has a share in starts getting trouble from a couple of local louts, Arthur sends in Terry undercover as a driver. But the trouble is coming from an unexpected source...
Guest stars: Alfred Burke (Kevin), Michael Bruce (Barry), Charlie Hawkins (Greg), Darryl Read (Billy), Oscar James (Dave), William Morgan Sheppard (John), Daphne Anderson (Katie), Eric Mason (Paddy)
E9 Monday Night FeverJan 7, 1980 · 60 min
Synopsis
Arthur falls for a club singer, and promises to put her in the big time, but falls foul of an unscrupulous club owner. When Terry refuses to help him, he turns to a couple of vicious crooks...
Guest stars: Eric Deacon (Chris Lambert), Michael Melia (Freddie), Sheila White (Sharon), Brian Croucher (Big John), Anthony Heaton (Vic Piner), Peter Blake (Barry), Aaron Shirley (Sammy), Tommy Wright (Henry Piner)
E10 The Dessert SongJan 14, 1980 · 60 min
Synopsis
Terry gets a job minding a Greek restaurant after saving a relation of the owner from being beaten up.
Guest stars: Diane Keen (Christina), Peter Bland (Charlie), Daniel Hill (Johnny), Godfrey James (Omar), Michael Angelis (Nick), Ian Barritt (Hildritch), Bruno Barnabe (Mario), David Sinclair (Harry)
E11 You Gotta Have FriendsJan 21, 1980 · 60 min
Synopsis
When some bearer bonds go missing from big time gangster Bobby Altman, the courier Billy Gilpin is a suspect, and he seeks Arthur's help...
Guest stars: George Baker (Altman), Deborah Grant (Lady Ingrave), David Buck (Billy Gilpin), Brian Hall (Alan), Allan Surtees (DI Barnett), Prentis Hancock (Stuart), Gary Whelan (George), Denise Distel (Valerie)