"Minder" (1979) TV series 1979-1994

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Release Date:

29 October 1979 (UK)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama

Plot:

Arthur Daley, a small-time conman, hires former boxer Terry McCann to be his 'minder', so Terry can protect him (Arthur) from other...

Plot Keywords:

Money | Minder | Boxer | Male Female Relationship | Dodgy Deal

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

George Cole	...	Arthur Daley (109 episodes, 1979-1994)
Glynn Edwards	...	Dave Harris (95 episodes, 1979-1994)
Dennis Waterman	...	Terry McCann (73 episodes, 1979-1989)

Runtime:

60 min (108 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo | Mono

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG | UK:12

Filming Locations:

133a Portland Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK

Company:

Euston Films

Trivia:

The series was originally conceived as a vehicle for Dennis Waterman, after "The Sweeney" (1975) - in which Waterman co-starred - had finished the previous year. Initially, George Cole's character, Arthur Daley, was more of a secondary character, finding situations for Terry (Waterman) to get involved in each episode. But the great chemistry between the two characters quickly made itself apparent, and as a result Arthur was brought to the fore of storylines much more.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the opening titles for the Terry McCann episodes (Seasons 1-7) a sporty white Ford Escort with a blue stripe down the side is seen in the background. In a close-up shot of Terry looking at the Ford Capri he is about to buy, the Escort's window is up, but in a later shot where Arthur and Terry walk from the back of the Capri to admire it from a distance, the Escort's window is wound down.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Drama Connections: Minder (#1.4)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

I Could Be So Good For You

George Cole and Dennis Waterman act superbly well as........

Probably the best comedy/drama to ever come from ITV. Arthur Daley is an entrepreneur. If he can make money, Arthur's interested. Except that he's also the king of dodgy deals, which calls for him to have a bodyguard or a minder. His minder is Terry McCann. He's just out of prison and needs the work. The relationship between Terry and Arthur is sometimes strained to its limit, but they're loyal to eachother. They're forever trying to dodge the law, and always succeed.

George Cole (Arthur) and Dennis Waterman (Terry) made the charcters and I can't imagine anyone else playing them so well. George Cole is an extremely experienced actor, as is Dennis Waterman and this shows throughout each episode. Just little things like raised eyebrows or a quick cheeky grin, give a whole new perspective to the programme. In all Arthur Daley is the man we love to distrust.