Imagine you're leading a six man squad on a routine army exercise. You're cut off on foot in a hostile wilderness. And there's every chance that you're about to be eaten alive by a pack of vicious, snarling, blood-lusting, seven-foot tall werewolves...
The jewel in the Thames TV crown this BAFTA award winner for Best Comedy Drama was watched by 18 million viewers per episode! The box set includes all the episodes from series 2. Contains the following episodes: 1.National Pelmet (11 Sep 80) 2.Whose Wife Is It Anyway? (18 Sep 80) 3.You Lose Some You Win Some (25 Sep 80) 4.Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here (2 Oct 80) 5.Not A Bad Lad Dad (9 Oct 80) 6.The Beer Hunter (16 Oct 80) 7.A Nice Little Wine (23 Oct 80) 8.All Mod Cons (30 Oct 80) 9.Diamonds Are A Girl's Worst Enemy (6 Nov 80) 10.The Old School Tie (13 Nov 80) 11.All About Scoring Innit? (20 Nov 80) 12.Caught In The Act Fact (27 Nov 80) 13.A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back (4 Dec 80) Series 2 is also available as individual volumes. The most entertaining tightly scripted inventively comic and sharply directed series to be found on any of our television channels. - Daily Telegraph
First appearing on our screens in late 1979, Minder was a vehicle for ex-Sweeney sidekick Denis Waterman, but its lasting contribution to TV culture was rehabilitating George Cole, whose lovable but unscrupulous "entrepreneur" (an older version of the spiv he portrayed in the St Trinians films) mockingly reflected the values of 1980s Thatcherite Britain. The series is fondly set in a rough demimonde of small-time gangsters and ageing dolly birds, and against a backdrop of seedy London pubs and dubious business dealings. Waterman plays Terry McCann, ex-boxer and ex-con trying to stick to the straight and narrow, but persuaded against his better judgement to become involved in murky capers set up by his employer, "Arfur", who regularly sublets him to dodgy associates of his. In this, the first series, Arthur Daley is more in control, not quite the figure of fun he would later become. In the opening episode, for instance, as Terry is held hostage by wannabe black militants in a launderette, Arthur is negotiating his "exclusive" story to a tabloid. Though aspects of these episodes are a little creaky and dated--Terrys flares especially--the interplay between the too softhearted hard man Terry and his dapper but slippery boss is both priceless and timeless. This DVD has a scene selection feature and individual episode guides. --David Stubbs
First appearing on our screens in late 1979, Minder was a vehicle for ex-Sweeney sidekick Denis Waterman, but its lasting contribution to TV culture was rehabilitating George Cole, whose lovable but unscrupulous "entrepreneur" (an older version of the spiv he portrayed in the St Trinians films) mockingly reflected the values of 1980s Thatcherite Britain. The series is fondly set in a rough demimonde of small-time gangsters and ageing dolly birds, and against a backdrop of seedy London pubs and dubious business dealings. Waterman plays Terry McCann, ex-boxer and ex-con trying to stick to the straight and narrow, but persuaded against his better judgement to become involved in murky capers set up by his employer, "Arfur", who regularly sublets him to dodgy associates of his. In this, the first series, Arthur Daley is more in control, not quite the figure of fun he would later become. In the opening episode, for instance, as Terry is held hostage by wannabe black militants in a launderette, Arthur is negotiating his "exclusive" story to a tabloid. Though aspects of these episodes are a little creaky and dated--Terrys flares especially--the interplay between the too softhearted hard man Terry and his dapper but slippery boss is both priceless and timeless. This DVD has a scene selection feature and individual episode guides. --David Stubbs
Series 4 of Minder built on the programme's previous success reaching number 2 in the ITV rartings with a viewing audience of over 15 million. This release features more hilariously dodgy exploits from Arthur Daley (George Cole) and Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman). There's also excellent support from such priceless chacters as Dave The Barman Sgt. Rycott Inspector Chisholm and his inescapable sidekick DC ""Taffy"" Jones. Episode titles: A Star Is Gorn Willesden Suite Windows.
Minder came to an end with Series 10 in 1994 as the Thames Television franchise moved to Carlton. The final series smashes through the 100 episode mark with more of the raw-edged humour and gritty realism that it was famous for. Episodes Comprise: Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far Episode 2 - Another Case Of Van Blank Episode 3 - All Things Brighton Beautiful Episode 4 - One Flew Over The Parents' Nest Episode 5 - The Immaculate Contraption Episode 6 - All Quiet On The West E
First appearing on our screens in late 1979, Minder was a vehicle for ex-Sweeney sidekick Denis Waterman, but its lasting contribution to TV culture was rehabilitating George Cole, whose loveable but unscrupulous "entrepreneur" (an older version of the spiv he portrayed in the St Trinians films) mockingly reflected the values of 1980s Thatcherite Britain. Set in the rough demimonde of London, against a backdrop of small-time gangsters, seedy pubs, dubious business dealings and ageing dollybirds, Waterman plays Terry McCann, ex-boxer and ex-con trying to stick to the straight and narrow but persuaded against his better judgement to become involved in murky capers set up by his employer "Arfur" who regularly sublets him to associates of his. Though aspects of these episodes are a little creaky and dated--Terrys flares especially--the interplay between the too soft-hearted hardman Waterman and his dapper but slippery boss is both priceless and timeless. --David Stubbs
Medics: The Complete Second Series (2 Discs)
Featuring all the episodes of series 10. Episodes comprise: 1. A Fridge Too Far 2. Another Case of Van Blank 3. All Things Brighton Beautiful 4. One Flew Over the Parents' Nest 5. The Immaculate Contraption 6. All Quiet on the West End Front 7. The Great Depression of 1994 8. On the Autofront 9. Bring Me the Head of Arthur Daley 10. The Long Good Thursday
Give Us This Day Arthur Daley's Bread: Arthur sees the chance to use some ex-prisoners as cheap labour on his landscape enterprise puts Terry in charge and ends up out of pocket. Life In The Fast Food Lane: Arthur gets an illegal car phone installed and Terry is picked up by the rich daughter of a Hamburger King who goes bankrupt. The Return Of The Invincible Man: A strike a load of bespoke suits and a hasty agreement to rob a friend's safe mean trouble for Arthur and Terry with a safeblower who blows himself up. Arthur Is Dead Long Live Arthur: Arthur fakes his suicide when he can't bring himself to pay a ''20 000 tax bill. A reporter runs a story about his disappearance and Arthur's world threatens to fall apart. To Fulham With Love: Arthur and skinhead Nigel sell tracksuits and Walkmans to the crew of a Russian ship and search for a way to exchange roubles. Meanwhile ship member Natasha enlists Terry's help in finding a missing crewman. Waiting For Goddard: Arthur is offered a finder's fee by a firm of solicitors for locating elderly recluse Albert Goddard. With Arthur more interested in the inheritance the solicitor asks for Chisholm's help in the affair...
Series 3 firmly established the popularity of Minder with its breakthrough into the ITV top ten shows. Laugh along with the raw and unedited capers of Arthur Daley (George Cole) and Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman) as they duck and dive through the criminal underworld. Contains all the episodes from series 3.
Join Arthur and Terry in a couple of special episodes of Minder. Featuring Minder's 'Christmas Bonus'(1983) and 'Around the Corner'(1984).
Episode 1 - An Officer and a Car Salesman: Arthur sells counterfeit military gear and Inspector Chisholm takes an interest but ends up interfering with a surveillance operation! Featuring Dennis Waterman. Episode 2 - The Cruel Canal: Arthur needs to deliver a consignment of videos and borrows a barge causing strains in the family. Featuring Gary Webster.
Episode 7 - THE BENGAL TIGER: Terry is sent in to mind Arthur's local newsagent who is being threatened. Episode 8 - COME IN T-64 YOUR TIME IS TICKING AWAY: Arthur's interest in Candy Cabs is being threatened so he sends Terry to find out what is going on. Episode 9 - MONDAY NIGHT FEVER: Arthur falls for a would-be singer and promises to make her a star. Terry has his doubts.
EPISODE 4 - Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here: Terry has to mind Willie Reynolds champion boxer who is making a comeback after two years away from the ring. EPISODE 5 - Not Bad Lad Dad: When Terry arrives home to find 9 year old Peter sitting on his doorstep it's a minding job that he had not anticipated. EPISODE 6 - The Beet Hunter: Arthur goes out on the town with 'Yorkie' an old mate from his army days and manages to lose him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before
The final six episodes of Minder to feature Dennis Waterman as Terry McCann comprise: It's A Sorry Lorry Morrie / Days of Fine and Closures / Fatal Impression / The Last Video Show / Fiddler on the Hoof / The Wrong Goodbye.
EPISODE 10 - The Old School Tie: An old school friend of Terry's escapes from prison claiming he is innocent and wants Terry to help him prove it. EPISODE 11 - All About Scoring Innit?: Terry has to mind Danny Varrow footballer gambler boozer and womaniser extraordinaire when he leaves his club in the lurch. EPISODE 12 - Caught In The Act Fact: Arthur is up to something particularly fishy. Terry helps his old friend Des and is in real danger of being run in by the law...
Series 5 of Minder continues the comic adventures of Arthur Daley (George Cole) and Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman). Strong support is provided as ever by Dave The Barman (Glynn Edwards) Inspector Chisholm (Patrick Malahide) and guest star appearances from the likes of Robbie Coltrane Ray Winstone Beryl Reid and others. All together - ""I could be so good for you!"" Episode titles: 'Goodbye Sailor' 'What Makes Shamy Run?' 'A Number of Old Wives' Tales' 'The Second Time Ar
The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs ""I've just done fourteen years. I tried to escape three times. I was in solitary for years... they never broke me. Ernie Dodds is back and there's a few old scores to be settled."" Terry and Arthur have to mind Ernie when he comes out of jail. Guest Stars: Rula Lenska Maurice Denham and Max Wall. The Son Also Rises Reluctantly Terry has to do the ""school run"" when property developer Standen's son is threatened. Guest Stars: Alfie Bass a
Episodes include: Rocky Eight And A Half Senior Citizen Caine and High Drains Pilferer.
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