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Minder

Minder

The world is your lobster

19796.810 Seasons107 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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

NetworksITV1

Top Cast

George Cole

George Cole

Arthur Daley

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Terry McCann

Gary Webster

Gary Webster

Ray

Glynn Edwards

Glynn Edwards

Dave

Themes & Keywords

london, englandflatfightboxerbodyguardgangsterpolicelove-hate relationshipimportmoneyurbancar salesmancaper comedycondealersmall time crookschemecigar smokerexport

About Minder

Minder is a comedy, drama, action & adventure, crime series that first aired in 1979 exploring themes of london, england, flat, fight, boxer, bodyguard, gangster. it stars George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster. Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.

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