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Post by ace5150 on Aug 30, 2019 18:57:27 GMT
Watched today, pretty basic in comparison to other episode.
Great seeing John Judd (the sadistic Mr Sands in Scum) and Warren Clarke as a bent screw, I liked it when he got into the hymn singing trying to get a better look at the shared hymn book.
Some funny dialogue ( "Dave, you get the bus!", "A bit fruity" are stand out lines)
Overall, a C+ episode, but enjoyable nevertheless.
The ONLY time you see 'er indoors in a blink-and-miss-it moment in church.
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Post by Twin2 on Sept 16, 2019 8:51:11 GMT
Watched today, pretty basic in comparison to other episode. Great seeing John Judd (the sadistic Mr Sands in Scum) and Warren Clarke as a bent screw, I liked it when he got into the hymn singing trying to get a better look at the shared hymn book. Some funny dialogue ( "Dave, you get the bus!", "A bit fruity" are stand out lines) Overall, a C+ episode, but enjoyable nevertheless. The ONLY time you see 'er indoors in a blink-and-miss-it moment in church. The way this was filmed was extremely clever. I still remember (on the first airing!) actually leaning round as the camera angles changed to try to get a better glimpse of 'er.
Very clever piece of production there I thought.
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Post by logie on Jan 27, 2020 7:59:29 GMT
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, a welcome return to form after the dismal 'Dreamhouse', and the second I have given maximum rating to (it has knocked 'the Beer Hunter' off my top spot overall).
A delight from start to finish, GC at his absolute finest and shares some great scenes with Warren Clarke ("I'm just lobbing this gentleman a surcharge for the airfare"); my theory on why Arthur is organising the wedding of his niece are that, away from the manor and in the bosom of his family, he is seen as a successful businessman with good contacts and just the sort of reliable individual to ensure a smooth day all round. Quite how they saw him at the end of it all is another matter! Usually the bride's family would take charge of proceedings, but the father seems less than efficient (though superbly played by Roger Kemp) and the mother is, I'm pretty sure, not seen (possibly he is a widower?) which would tie in with how Uncle Arthur came to be running the show.
Cue a wedding car full of fruity magazines, with a bride and her father and two cases of sherry crammed in (niece Trina is brilliantly underplayed by Jayne Lester, she doesn't have many lines but her expressions are priceless!), some 'highly paid executives'and a bent copper in tow, a nice little twist at the end as Grantly (the excellent Ian Hogg) turns out to be a legitimate businessman rather than an out & out villain, and the obligatory punch-up to boot.
Also, a nice little cameo by Jeffrey Segal (he of the collar-stud request) who, to those of us of a certain age, will always be known as the next-door neighbour from 'Rentaghost'; interestingly credited only as 'middle-aged man' though his name (Graham) is mentioned several times by Arthur.
I also like the thought that somewhere in the proceedings, though not seen on camera, are Bert & Doreen with a reluctant teenage Ray dragged along against his will (probably chatting up a bridesmaid behind the vestry); it's a family wedding after all, they'd have been there somewhere, surely...
"Dave, you can get the bus"
A classic.
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Post by barrythebook on Jan 27, 2020 22:42:56 GMT
Very good review logie, very good.
Interesting point about a young Ray being at the wedding, i'd never thought of that but as you say it was a family affair so why not.
I'd agree about Arthur being entrusted with the arrangements because of his local standing, i'd imagine he was seen as (and loved every minute of) being the head of the family.
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Post by jno on May 9, 2020 3:53:06 GMT
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Post by barrythebook on May 11, 2020 9:17:23 GMT
Great press photo: There's a funny caption/comment to be had in that photo but I just can't think of it! The look on the bridesmaids face and Terry leaning slightly towards her etc. |
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Post by BMW on Jun 18, 2020 22:27:20 GMT
Spotters badge for me I think.... in the scene after the opening titles, when Arthur rolls into the Winchester already drunk, the bloke sat at the table where he parks the Moss Bros bags is the compère in the pub where Debbie does her turn in Looking for Mickey. Tall fella with a big ‘tache. And the other chap with the flat cap looks like Bill Treacher, He was in the Winchester in at least one other episode, can’t think which offhand.
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Post by logie on Jun 19, 2020 12:12:43 GMT
Spotters badge for me I think.... in the scene after the opening titles, when Arthur rolls into the Winchester already drunk, the bloke sat at the table where he parks the Moss Bros bags is the compère in the pub where Debbie does her turn in Looking for Mickey. Tall fella with a big ‘tache. And the other chap with the flat cap looks like Bill Treacher, He was in the Winchester in at least one other episode, can’t think which offhand. Goodbye Sailor? Doesn’t he invest in some microwaved tobacco? |
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Post by nationalpelmet on Jun 19, 2020 16:46:09 GMT
Caption competition !
Arthur “there you go everyone, told you I did a great line in wedding clobber and all at cost. Cash please”
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Post by greener1981 on Jul 15, 2020 13:59:44 GMT
Collar studs??? Collar studs went out with Clement Atlee!!!
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Post by barrythebook on Jul 16, 2020 15:32:55 GMT
The first ten minutes or so, in the Winchester, are great to watch no matter how many times you've seen them before.
A drunk Arthur trying to convince a very uninterested Terry that he's obviously involved in the next days wedding is hilarious.
There's a lot of comical moments in this one, the naughty books theme is a bit farcical but quite a few laughs come from it imo.
I've always wondered if Arthur closing the car door into Terrys head was scripted or just something that happened. If it was the latter, the director must have liked it because the sound of the door hitting Terry is dubbed in.
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Post by roytro on Jul 17, 2020 15:59:07 GMT
Always one of my favourites, especially from the earlier series. Never overly convinced with DW as an actor, but think he really holds his own in this one. A few cracking lines in it too.
Classic Minder.
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Post by niceone on Aug 10, 2020 11:04:41 GMT
I really like this episode, one of my favourites - good storyline, writing and acting, yet another classic episode I'm happy to watch time and again.
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Post by jjmolloy on Aug 10, 2020 15:23:04 GMT
I really like this episode, one of my favourites - good storyline, writing and acting, yet another classic episode I'm happy to watch time and again. Yes agreed, top class.  |
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Post by jno on Aug 17, 2020 3:51:29 GMT
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Post by bigaitch on Mar 23, 2021 20:57:42 GMT
Enjoyable episode this one, just watched it again for the first time in many years. Nothing to add other than the phrase ‘They’re a bit fruity maybe’ still makes me chuckle.
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Post by barrythebook on Mar 23, 2021 21:10:02 GMT
‘They’re a bit fruity maybe’ "There's nothing wrong with good, clean pawn."  |
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Post by kettle on Mar 29, 2021 10:21:20 GMT
Liked this episode, and particularly enjoyed Arthur's masterclass in negotiating a police bribe.
"250 to pervert the course of justice?"
"It's all I've got on me. I'm not going to haggle with you. It's a take it or leave it job."
Interesting also to see inside Arthur's abode, as his personal life is usually only spoken about.
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Post by ned on May 4, 2021 17:34:30 GMT
I've watched this one so often I think I've memorised the script! It was pleasing to see on the locations bit of the site that the shop where Terry picks up the books is now 'Dreamhouse Estates'. Surely not a reference?
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Post by steve74 on Jul 23, 2021 19:33:07 GMT
Arthur has been left in charge of organising the transport for his niece Trina's wedding, what could go wrong... Plenty as it happens and it is great fun watching it all unravel. Lots to enjoy here, not least a masterclass by George Cole in acting drunk at the Winchester, convincing Terry to look after the groom on his stag do. Terry is sent to pick up some 'fruity' magazines in the limo not leaving much room for the bride and whatever can go wrong does go wrong. Some great scenes at Arthur's gaff as he tries to get everything in order. One of my favourite scenes is Arthur trying to organise transport to the reception "Dave you can get the bus". It's good to see Grantley's goon get a beating but the less said about the double for the fight scene the better, not a perfect episode but I always have a lot of fun watching this. 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by barrythebook on Jul 23, 2021 20:23:28 GMT
Lots to enjoy here, not least a masterclass by George Cole in acting drunk at the Winchester, convincing Terry to look after the groom on his stag do. Absolutely classic scene. "You'll be enjoying yourself and spending a ten spot." "Oh no, it's got to be a score." "No, no I'm sorry Terry but 25 is absolute tops!" "Twenty five! Good deal, thank you very much!" |
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Post by ned on Oct 15, 2021 23:56:10 GMT
I need to go to Watford (this side of Watford...) tomorrow morning. No-one's said anything about Muswell Hill or two crates of medium-sweet sherry, so I should be OK.
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Post by 615 on Jul 28, 2022 10:06:16 GMT
Is it me, but when Ashmole is parked behind Terry at the traffic lights, he is shown as if he's driving a left hand drive car from Terry's view? I know it's a mirror image as seen by Terry, but when I'm stopped at lights and look at the driver behind, they're still on my side.
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Post by pr1 on Oct 11, 2023 23:25:14 GMT
Watching this again tonight. I enjoy this episode more each time I see it.
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Post by simon316 on Oct 17, 2023 18:24:49 GMT
I enjoyed the episode greatly, the look on faces when Arthur opens the limo door and a load of 'fruity' books tumble out is a real winner. The punch up with Noisy, marked imho the beginning of the end of the big punch ups or dangerous (guns etc) situations Terry was in and a funnier side to come...
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Post by 615 on Nov 30, 2023 11:52:22 GMT
They're at it again! Ads imitating Minder. After the AA ad borrowing from 'Back In Good Old England', we've now got Travelodge with their take on alternative arrangements. Only this time, Dave gets to sleep in the shed, instead of catching the bus.
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Post by 615 on Apr 13, 2024 20:32:23 GMT
Watching the first episode of Budgie on TPTV tonight, Budgie ends up stealing a van which he finds is carrying p**no mags, which he takes to Charlie Endell to be told that they have been seized at port of entry by the Obscene Publications Squad and were on their way to the Incinerator to be destroyed. Sound familiar? The writers of the Budgie episode were Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. ABAG was written by Leon Griffiths and Willis Hall. I wonder if Willis re-worked the magazine story, while Leon took care of the wedding part?
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Post by jno on Apr 14, 2024 2:23:53 GMT
Watching the first episode of Budgie on TPTV tonight, Budgie ends up stealing a van which he finds is carrying p**no mags, which he takes to Charlie Endell to be told that they have been seized at port of entry by the Obscene Publications Squad and were on their way to the Incinerator to be destroyed. Sound familiar? The writers of the Budgie episode were Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. ABAG was written by Leon Griffiths and Willis Hall. I wonder if Willis re-worked the magazine story, while Leon took care of the wedding part? Only one writer for this episode: Willis Hall. You're right though, dirty books is a common theme. |
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Post by 615 on Apr 14, 2024 11:22:35 GMT
Watching the first episode of Budgie on TPTV tonight, Budgie ends up stealing a van which he finds is carrying p**no mags, which he takes to Charlie Endell to be told that they have been seized at port of entry by the Obscene Publications Squad and were on their way to the Incinerator to be destroyed. Sound familiar? The writers of the Budgie episode were Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall. ABAG was written by Leon Griffiths and Willis Hall. I wonder if Willis re-worked the magazine story, while Leon took care of the wedding part? Only one writer for this episode: Willis Hall. You're right though, dirty books is a common theme. Of course you're right. Apologies for the mistake. The curse of only reading the first page of IMDB. |
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Post by jjmolloy on Apr 14, 2024 12:01:42 GMT
Yes, in the UK in the 1970s and part of the 80s the ''permissive society'' was a hot topic with the media and the chattering classes, with much chin stroking debate. Lord Longford, Malcolm Muggeridge, Mary Whitehouse etc, so the episode is very much on topic.
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