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Post by jno on Feb 17, 2015 15:45:00 GMT
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Post by emmo26 on Aug 11, 2015 14:30:44 GMT
I thought that this was appropriate episode to watch after recent events...A sort of tongue 'n' cheek view to it all, if you will. Even has a special guest appearence of Penny Morrell (George Cole's wife).
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Post by pr1 on Aug 7, 2016 18:32:41 GMT
Given the plot of this episode I wasn't sure what to expect. It's quite good actually. George Cole is as brilliant as ever and there is a number of fine moments of characterization for Terry as well as Dave. Poor Chisholm is still getting aggro from Arthur even after his demise. Arthur's return from the dead is amusing and reminded me of Agatha Christie's famous "disappearance".
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Post by syrupapplesnpears on Oct 9, 2016 21:05:38 GMT
Some great stuff here - Arthur's false 'tache and 'je ne quai ca', some dodgy poetry from Daphne Mount and Chisholm's first name (Albert! Later referred to as Charlie?) And didn't Terry get warm in that green parka? The "Amnesia?" sccne is priceless.
'He dealt, he diddled...he died'.
Brilliant.
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Post by Zimbo on Jul 17, 2017 14:33:05 GMT
I'm surprised there aren't more comments on this one. It's a superb comedy episode by the brilliant Tony Hoare.
Nice to see Mark Farmer making his second appearance as Justin(e). Great scene between him and Terry at the car lot following Arthur's "suicide".
Good to see John Alkin turn up as the journalist. Great scene with Dave at The Winchester "Arthur didn't have a big brother" Priceless
Chisholm and Jones are excellent in this one and nice to hear mention of Rycott.
The scene with the bust at the end is magnificent!
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Post by gra966 on Jul 28, 2017 5:03:14 GMT
Not sure quite what to make of this one , having been watching earlier episodes & gone back to the later ones Still some good one liners & great to see Justin back Chisholm saying the only thing he believes in newspapers , is the date , was brilliant Good to see John Alkin aka Daniels from The Sweeney , I don't remember seeing him in much else He didn't seem to have changed much , considering there was 10 yrs between this & season 2 of The Sweeney 5/10 |
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Post by Wynn Chester on Jul 28, 2017 15:17:52 GMT
The scene in the park where Arthur and Terry meet for the first time is priceless. After Terry says Arthur looks like Groucho Marks, the way he slips, with cigar in hand, from the farthest end of the bench towards Terry in a manner you could easily associate with said comic, this has me in stitches every time. You don't write comic detail like that, it has to be the actors skill all the way (unless jno has a script with notes telling us otherwise) đ
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Post by billyfarmer on Jul 28, 2017 17:41:51 GMT
I watched Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur, on ITV4, this afternoon, another episode which I have always liked, the music that can be heard, at the start of the episode, I can remember hearing in episodes of the 1990s TV series Great Crimes and Trials, I liked the scenes featuring Mr Black (Arthur) and Daphne Mount (Penny Morrell), no surprise that some people, were reluctant to contribute to Arthur's Memorial collection, once again, we see Arthur's devious side (faking amnesia), when he knows the game is up, the scene (featuring the bust) at the end of the episode, was unforgettable.
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Post by pr1 on May 6, 2018 17:19:31 GMT
For quite some time now I having been spending part of my Sundays with Terry and Arthur. I haven't watched any Minder the past couple of Sundays so it was great to resume with this excellent episode. I think this is one of the best episodes with many great lines and scenes. A couple of things stood out on my second viewing. The first was Arthur in the elevator and leaving the Inland Revenue and the second was when "Cheerful Charlie Chisholm" finds Arthur at the hotel. Chisholm is about to lose it and Arthur just sits there calmly with a bemused look on his face. Great stuff.
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Post by thewoodster on May 21, 2018 16:19:42 GMT
Great episode, definitely a contender for the best Terry episodes.
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Post by westldner on Dec 1, 2018 9:16:14 GMT
Had me there wondering how Arthur would return to real life if there were going to be more episodes considering this was more then half way into the series with Arthur faking his own death and the entire world believing it.
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Post by jjmolloy on Sept 18, 2019 22:48:15 GMT
Chose this episode to watch on DVD tonight, haven't watched it in a while, it really is excellent from start to finish. Some great scenes to choose from! Arthur on his way to the Inland Revenue with Andrew and the results of it, Arthur and Terry on the roof of said office. Terry going to see Andrew at his office, The secret meetings between Terry and Arthur, Arthur and the Hotel owner (only found out on this site that she was his real life wife) Mark Farmer excellent as usual, Chisholm and Jones! The amnesia scene, The bust! I could go on and on. Ten out of ten.  It's just sublime. It must be one of the few times we get to see where Arthur lives? Is it the same flat as one of the early episodes where Terry has to drive around with a wedding limousine full of 'gentlemen's periodicals'? |
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Post by jno on Sept 19, 2019 2:10:35 GMT
It must be one of the few times we get to see where Arthur lives? Is it the same flat as one of the early episodes where Terry has to drive around with a wedding limousine full of 'gentlemen's periodicals'? Well, across the series/over the years we get both internal and external views of Arthur's flat. The internal ones are way different. Most of the external ones are similar though, interestingly it's only this series 6 episode that is outside the norm/unusual with Arthur being in Maida Vale. If I had to say one place where Arthur 'lives' it seems most likely in Fitzjames Avenue/Fitz-george Avenue W14 due to its frequency across all series. When Ray Daley shows up, there is some pretty good consistency (or is it just luck?) that Arthur lives in more or less the same place as he did back in series 1. Why do I say Fitzjames/Fitz-george Ave in W14? Well, this external location is seen in six episodes. #1.2 Bury My Half At Waltham Green (puts spade in boot) #1.4 A Tethered Goat (Arthur is seen in his 'office') #1.11 You Gotta Have Friends (Arthur is abducted) #8.3 Whatever Happened To Her Indoors (hairdresser/police show up) #8.4 Three Cons Make A Mountain (Arthur walks greyhound) #9.10 Cars And Pints And Pains (Arthur collects suit) The shots are all close to each other with The Ray Daley series most consistent of all.  |
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Post by jjmolloy on Sept 19, 2019 13:38:35 GMT
It must be one of the few times we get to see where Arthur lives? Is it the same flat as one of the early episodes where Terry has to drive around with a wedding limousine full of 'gentlemen's periodicals'? Well, across the series/over the years we get both internal and external views of Arthur's flat. The internal ones are way different. Most of the external ones are similar though, interestingly it's only this series 6 episode that is outside the norm/unusual with Arthur being in Maida Vale. If I had to say one place where Arthur 'lives' it seems most likely in Fitzjames Avenue/Fitz-george Avenue W14 due to its frequency across all series. When Ray Daley shows up, there is some pretty good consistency (or is it just luck?) that Arthur lives in more or less the same place as he did back in series 1. Why do I say Fitzjames/Fitz-george Ave in W14? Well, this external location is seen in six episodes. #1.2 Bury My Half At Waltham Green (puts spade in boot) #1.4 A Tethered Goat (Arthur is seen in his 'office') #1.11 You Gotta Have Friends (Arthur is abducted) #8.3 Whatever Happened To Her Indoors (hairdresser/police show up) #8.4 Three Cons Make A Mountain (Arthur walks greyhound) #9.10 Cars And Pints And Pains (Arthur collects suit) The shots are all close to each other with The Ray Daley series most consistent of all. Wow, that's pretty comprehensive! Thank you! |
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Post by Twin2 on Sept 20, 2019 5:39:46 GMT
Another classic episode imo, I love it.
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Post by baz171075 on Dec 10, 2019 18:47:40 GMT
A great episode from start to finish, George Cole was at his best in this episode, showing what a top class actor he was, the memory loss scene in the dinner room was superb, Cheerful Charlie spitting blood, at I loved the line by Terry at the end......... 'He dealt, he diddled...he died'.......A masterclass from start to finish.........
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Post by logie on May 29, 2020 9:28:03 GMT
This was one of my absolute favourites back in the day, and it didn't disappoint dusting it off again all these years later. OK, the storyline - in common with many later Terry episodes - is slightly stretching plausibility, but it is so well done that can easily be overlooked.
Arthur in disguise, is he Groucho Marx or Graham Greene? 'er indoors liquidising his assets and planning a flit to sunny Spain with his ill gottens, Terry in secret liaisons with the man himself all the while trying to maintain the lie to the Winchester mob and Justin raising funds for the great man's memorial, culminating in the unveiling of the bust - superb!
And I haven't even touched on the best moments in the episode : despite many viewings, this is the first time I've watched it whilst being aware of George Cole's real life 'er indoors in the role of B&B owner, Mrs. Mount. I think it gives it an added something; i'd always thought that of all the ladies who had designs on Arthur, this was the best chemistry and now I know why! Their little looks to each other, half-smiles and raised eyebrows had me in stitches, and the scene with Arthur innocently sipping tea under the watchful eye of Mrs. Mount, while Chisholm barely manages to cling onto his dignity has got to be one of the all-time top Minder scenes.
This is a delight from start to finish, and goes straight into my top 3.
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Post by pr1 on Sept 20, 2020 17:50:16 GMT
One of my favorite episodes and it gets better each time I watch it. I like Chisholmâs reaction that someone else may have finally nicked Arthur.  |
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Post by steve74 on Dec 26, 2020 10:30:50 GMT
An episode that showcases George Cole's comedy chops like no other. Owing a large tax bill Arthur decides to go into hiding and fake his own death. The scenes of a not so smartly dressed Arthur going to see the tax man whilst ominous music plays in the background made me laugh. Always enjoy an appearance by Andrew, Arthur's accountant - "You know as an accountant Andrew you make a very good assassin". I think my favourite scenes are the ones with Arthur and the hotel landlady Mrs Mount, they play off each other brilliantly - "I write under what we call nom de plumages". "Oh your Graham Greene" "No, no I aint got the e on the end". The final scene is also one of the very best, Arthur's face when they reveal the bust and "Arthur Daley, he dealt, he diddled, he died". A quick mention as well for when Arthur meets Terry on the park benches and sidles over to him Groucho Marks like - genius. 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by ltd on Mar 1, 2021 8:47:55 GMT
Their little looks to each other, half-smiles and raised eyebrows had me in stitches, and the scene with Arthur innocently sipping tea under the watchful eye of Mrs. Mount, while Chisholm barely manages to cling onto his dignity has got to be one of the all-time top Minder scenes. Hadn't noticed it before but there's some additional amusement value with Jones and the waitress smirking at each other, then Jonesey suddenly going straight faced when he gets the evil eye off Chisholm. Always thought Meic Povey was great at that kind of low key almost dead pan physical comedy. |
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Post by Barrel on Jan 23, 2022 20:34:56 GMT
What can i say.No sooner have I seen s6 ep3 and declared it in my top 3 DW years episodes this one turns up to possibly crash the top 3. A Tony Hoare masterclass.
I definetely saw this one first time around in 1985 but was 10 at the time and my memory is hazy.I just remember Arthur with a moustache and his having done some sort of bunk
There seemed a special chemistry between the hotel owner and Arthur. I had no idea that was his bleedin real life 'Er Indoors. Arthur was always a hit with ladies of a certain vintage in Minder.
I've recently been watching Fleabag .I see similarities in the Sian Clifford character there and her deadpan monotone delivery of speech and overall demeanour.Maybe she was a Minder and Charlie Chisholm fan growing up!
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Post by thewoodster on Jan 23, 2022 22:30:07 GMT
A cracking episode.
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Post by garyw on May 2, 2022 1:35:40 GMT
My wife and I watched this episode tonight. Some of the best one-liners in the series are in this one, I think. "The die is burnt; the bridge is cast." And then the line from Chisholm, after entering the Winchester, about the casting the devli's net--brilliant stuff.
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Post by burkeandhare on May 9, 2022 20:26:10 GMT
I do like this episode. Especially at the end when Arthur touches Chisholms face at the hotel. âMr Chisholm? Is that you?â. And just before that the waitress gives a cheeky smile to Jones who also smiles. Both knowing that Arthurâs story is just laughable.
One inconsistency in Minder is that this is the 1st time we meet some of Arthurs business acquaintances. We have never seen them before. Apart from Justine, Arnie and Des there werenât any other regulars.
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Post by andy on Oct 7, 2022 12:47:57 GMT
I think this is one of the best episodes with some great lines. "you're Graham Greene". "No, there aint no 'e'" CLASSIC
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Post by Twin2 on Oct 16, 2022 9:22:08 GMT
No matter how many times I watch it that bit has me in stitches every time |
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Post by kelotoph on Mar 21, 2024 12:36:32 GMT
Watched this great episode today and there were several laugh out loud moments for me. Arthur's pitiful attempts to look down-at-heel for the Revenue counted for nothing and it amused me that Arthur considered jumping off the Revenue building as a means of ending it all. Chisholm's entry into the Winchester seeing the collection of ne'er do wells made me laugh with the line "If only the Devil could cast his net". Arthur's malapropisms like "je ne quai ca" and "nom de plumages" were also amusing, as was Dave's misunderstanding of "big brother". I'm surprised the storyline didn't involve a claim on a life insurance policy!
Top stuff.
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Post by john on Mar 25, 2024 22:24:09 GMT
I have to disagree with all of the commentators re this episode. I always thought it was an absurd, unbelievable plot which was one of the weakest of the whole series. Even though there are some good comic moments, I got the impression that George and Dennis were struggling to keep the script above water.
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Post by jno on Mar 26, 2024 5:40:01 GMT
I have to disagree with all of the commentators re this episode. I always thought it was an absurd, unbelievable plot which was one of the weakest of the whole series. Even though there are some good comic moments, I got the impression that George and Dennis were struggling to keep the script above water. I'm with you on this one john, I voted Average, and the plot was ridiculous really. |
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Post by ontheslate on Mar 26, 2024 5:59:59 GMT
I agree with both John and jno , the plot and script are just a bit silly almost farcical at times with the silly disguise donât think the farce suits a Minder episode.
I did rate the episode good though as per usual George and Dennis are at their usual high quality and there some good scenes in the episode.
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