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Post by gustav on Aug 5, 2017 17:19:46 GMT
This is an episode I would rate very highly, a classic to me.
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Post by jno on Jan 25, 2018 10:15:16 GMT
The left and middle pictures below are two behind the scenes shots often found around the internet (you'll see Dennis with cigarette in leftmost shot). I only just realised these two behind the scenes shots are taken during the filming of this episode. If you compare the picture on the right (a grab from the episode around 36 minutes in), you can clearly see GC and DW in the same clobber as in the other two shots. The location is Palmerston Road, near where the phone boxes are. According to my records, this is the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd August 1983.
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Post by thewoodster on Jan 26, 2018 9:08:50 GMT
I think the inland revenue bits by GC in this are GC at his best, without a doubt.
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Post by ltd on Jan 26, 2018 18:35:46 GMT
One of my favourite episodes. Sublime from start to finish.
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Post by thewoodster on Feb 8, 2018 11:13:39 GMT
I agree ltd
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Post by kusumkangguru on Mar 17, 2019 21:26:35 GMT
When I bought a DVD box-set of the Terry McCann years of 'Minder', I think this was one of the episodes I was most looking forward to watching again. Although admittedly the plot is full of holes and the ending is a bit haphazard, I still think it is one of the most genuinely enjoyable episodes - as others have already said, it's the dialogue and some of the one-liners that are top-notch. Some of my favourite lines include:
Dave: "I met Sean Connery once. Yeh, it was before he became Roger Moore."
...and...
Chisholm: "I'll be up for inspector next year... AGAIN!"
I love the way Patrick Malahide plays Chisholm in this one. Usually, Chisholm would be right on Arthur's tail during a scam like this one, and would probably be more jealously guarding of his information with Sprott. But this time round Chisholm seems more defeatist than normal, almost as if he realises he's never going to catch Arthur or JJ - the bitterness towards Arthur is obviously there, but he's quite happy to let the disgraced Sprott take the running himself, while he morosely considers his own stagnating career. The way he performs that line "I'll be up for inspector next year... AGAIN!" makes it surely one of the most memorable lines ever in 'Minder' (though Dave's wittering on about James Bond and the frogman's outfit runs it close!)
Other memorable performances include that of Mo in the dodgy PO Box office...
Bloke: "Where are my parcels?" Mo: "You're standing on 'em!"
...with the two scenes set there being so well performed by all involved. Just look at the expression of awe on Arthur's face as he begins to contemplate the possibilities that such a place could offer. And the signs so briefly seen outside in the corridor: the Anglo-Albanian Wine Merchants, and Blarney Stone Co. scrawled on a torn-off strip of brown card.
Andrew the accountant is performed really well - a character that deservedly reappears in other later episodes. I also really enjoyed the characters of the printer, Sprott the disgraced copper, the railway station master, Petal and the tax-inspector - well played all round. However, the stand-out appearance in this episode is that of JJ Mooney, played by TP McKenna. Surely one of the most lovable of lovable rogues ever to appear in 'Minder'
One other thing to point out is the railway station itself, complete with wooden platforms and masquerading under the name of 'Acton Green', but in reality South Acton on the old North London Line (now part of the London Overground). While Arthur is spinning his lines to the station master during their first meeting (Arthur pointing at the ground: "Melbourne". Priceless!), there are at least two references to 'Broad Street', as well as this station being visible on the destination signs next to the telephone boxes. Broad Street was the terminus of this line up until 30th June 1986, and was located next to Liverpool Street station. It was then demolished to make way for the Bishopsgate office development. As part of the London Overground, the line now continues all the way to Stratford.
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Post by kusumkangguru on Mar 17, 2019 21:31:38 GMT
Oh, and I nearly forgot. The young female gang member who picks up the phone, says the line "Sorry pal, wrong number", puts the receiver down and then blows a pink bubble of bubble gum at Arthur's face!
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Post by greener1981 on May 1, 2019 18:09:34 GMT
One of my favourite Minder episodes!
Sprott: What does he look like?
Chisholm: ‘orrible!
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Post by jjmolloy on Sept 3, 2019 15:27:11 GMT
Excellent episode, I suppose I would say that as I take my name here from one of the characacters in it! The much missed T.P. McKenna (JJ Mooney) of course. He turned up in just about every drama series in the UK in the 60s/70s/80s.
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Post by jjmolloy on Sept 9, 2019 16:39:19 GMT
A great thing about 1980s Minder episodes, the Nostalgia Factor, I can remember riding a Red Chopper Bike, in the 1980s. Mine was pink but in the late 70s! Happy days..(wistful sigh)
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Post by ltd on Nov 28, 2019 14:18:54 GMT
I love the way Patrick Malahide plays Chisholm in this one. Usually, Chisholm would be right on Arthur's tail during a scam like this one, and would probably be more jealously guarding of his information with Sprott. But this time round Chisholm seems more defeatist than normal, almost as if he realises he's never going to catch Arthur or JJ - the bitterness towards Arthur is obviously there, but he's quite happy to let the disgraced Sprott take the running himself, while he morosely considers his own stagnating career. The way he performs that line "I'll be up for inspector next year... AGAIN!" makes it surely one of the most memorable lines ever in 'Minder' (though Dave's wittering on about James Bond and the frogman's outfit runs it close!) His entire "you're a bent copper Sprotty" routine is sublime. Classic Chisholm.
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Post by yoyopickles on Dec 23, 2019 20:09:30 GMT
During my recent unexpected 10 day incarceration at the hands of the NHS, I watched a lot of talking t.v,and I kept seeing a trailer for A 1959 Arthur Askey film with Sid James called "Make Mine a Million".
As it was on talking pictures last night, I watched it. It is basically a comedy about using foul means to plug a brand of washing powder tablets named BONKO on "national television" a thinly disguised BBC.
The reason that I am posting this is, a very small part of the plot,involving the telephone sales arm of the company, involves a row of 3 telephone boxes being taken over, complete with OUT OF ORDER signs!
As I said, this was back in 1959......
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Post by thewoodster on Mar 5, 2020 10:24:54 GMT
During my recent unexpected 10 day incarceration at the hands of the NHS, I watched a lot of talking t.v,and I kept seeing a trailer for A 1959 Arthur Askey film with Sid James called "Make Mine a Million". As it was on talking pictures last night, I watched it. It is basically a comedy about using foul means to plug a brand of washing powder tablets named BONKO on "national television" a thinly disguised BBC. The reason that I am posting this is, a very small part of the plot,involving the telephone sales arm of the company, involves a row of 3 telephone boxes being taken over, complete with OUT OF ORDER signs! As I said, this was back in 1959...... We’ll spotted yoyo.
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Post by logie on Mar 10, 2020 8:08:05 GMT
I had no idea the title of this one related to a previous film, but was at my dads the other day - a devotee and collector of old school film noirs, and noticed amongst his VHS collection (yes, VHS) the following film : www.imdb.com/title/tt0040823/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1This could be added to the 'title' section on the minder.org episode page.
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Post by jno on Mar 10, 2020 9:21:47 GMT
I had no idea the title of this one related to a previous film, but was at my dads the other day - a devotee and collector of old school film noirs, and noticed amongst his VHS collection (yes, VHS) the following film : www.imdb.com/title/tt0040823/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1This could be added to the 'title' section on the minder.org episode page. It could and at some point I will. William Conrad (aka Cannon, Nero Wolfe, Jake & The Fatman) is in that film.
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Post by steve74 on May 8, 2020 15:01:05 GMT
A memorable episode this with Arthur setting Terry up with his own little office (three phone boxes). Full of very funny situations and one liners. Arthur's accountant is a brilliant character and I love their initial meeting in the Winchester with the Ploughmans lunch "give him a bit of pickle". Arthur's meeting with the taxman showcases George Cole's genius in comic timing - making toys for deprived kiddies. Oh and not forgetting Arthur turning on the charm with the railway guard. All in all one of my favourite episodes, possibly top 10 material - we will see. 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by nationalpelmet on May 17, 2020 20:37:02 GMT
Fantastic episode. Arthur is on top form both at the Revenue office and with the saucepans on the bikes. Love the way Terry almost plays pinball with Sprott in the phone boxes. He looks right dazed 🥴
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Post by heredia1 on May 19, 2020 18:09:57 GMT
Keeping up my one episode a day as I go through the whole catalogue, this was a delight. The last 3 episodes of series 3 upto this is superb. Maybe not as many laugh out loud moments as some other recent episodes but still damn funny. Loved all the minor characters in this one especially. I got the entire collection last January, waited till lockdown time in April to get started. Its rare I go a day now without watching one. It really helps lift a lot of the gloom thats around these days, bless you Minder
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Post by harryshand on Jul 7, 2020 13:07:31 GMT
After a blistering start, series 4 seems to have taken a breather with this one. It's entertaining enough and the interraction with the bike gang is very funny but the storyline seems a bit weak overall.
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Post by barrythebook on Jul 7, 2020 17:23:14 GMT
After a blistering start, series 4 seems to have taken a breather with this one. It's entertaining enough and the interraction with the bike gang is very funny but the storyline seems a bit weak overall. This is only my opinion. Part way through S4, Minder lost the raw, gritty, hard edge that it previously had. Times had changed in as much that locations were being redeveloped and weren't as run down as the early series, cars on the road were more modern looking, fashions were moving on and what was once acceptable dialogue, not to mention the violence in S1 - S3 , had changed considerably due to new rules and regs. I enjoyed Minder after S4 but it wasn't the same. Only my thoughts.
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Post by c79 on Jul 23, 2020 15:26:12 GMT
I am laughing a lot in this episode. "Get 'em out" "How?" "With violence that's how. Kick 'em up the a***."
I remember watching this the first time round with my late Mum and Dad (RIP) and my brother. All of us laughing our socks off at the ending "Blossom.." "Petal!" "Tulip, Dandelion, whatever.." Wonderful tv and wonderful memories.
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Post by jjmolloy on Jul 23, 2020 16:26:23 GMT
I am laughing a lot in this episode. "Get 'em out" "How?" "With violence that's how. Kick 'em up the a***." I remember watching this the first time round with my late Mum and Dad (RIP) and my brother. All of us laughing our socks off at the ending "Blossom.." "Petal!" "Tulip, Dandelion, whatever.." Wonderful tv and wonderful memories. Agreed, one of the very best episodes. Many great scenes but Andrew the accountant is a total joy. Leon Griffiths at his best. Watched it on DVD this evening and caught the start of it just now on ITV4 and when JJ is trying to cadge a lift he tries the black Porsche the driver tells him(very faintly) to 'P*ss off' and ITV4 have cut it out! On a 1.30am broadcast it's just bonkers.
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Post by jjmolloy on Jul 23, 2020 17:01:58 GMT
Also it's magic when either Arthur or Terry in any episode have to front up with officialdom! The Daley Method (deny everything) has worked well for me in my own encounters, I had a full audit by the Revenue a few years back (I'm self employed) so I know what it's like. That's not to say I was defrauding them or anything but let's face it, you can't tell them everything...now can you...?
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Post by BMW on Aug 18, 2020 13:54:32 GMT
I chuckled when Dave serves up the ploughman’s lunch and tells Arthur ‘It’s a long time since we had a ploughman in here!’ then charges him 5p extra for the pickle. 😆
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Post by jjmolloy on Aug 18, 2020 15:44:19 GMT
I chuckled when Dave serves up the ploughman’s lunch and tells Arthur ‘It’s a long time since we had a ploughman in here!’ then charges him 5p extra for the pickle. 😆 5p eh..? Those were the days..
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Post by chopper on Aug 18, 2020 21:32:20 GMT
After a blistering start, series 4 seems to have taken a breather with this one. It's entertaining enough and the interraction with the bike gang is very funny but the storyline seems a bit weak overall. This is only my opinion. Part way through S4, Minder lost the raw, gritty, hard edge that it previously had. Times had changed in as much that locations were being redeveloped and weren't as run down as the early series, cars on the road were more modern looking, fashions were moving on and what was once acceptable dialogue, not to mention the violence in S1 - S3 , had changed considerably due to new rules and regs. I enjoyed Minder after S4 but it wasn't the same. Only my thoughts. I agree mate, there was quite a change in styles from around 1984 in the era, and it shows in these episodes.
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Post by plasticpenguin on Dec 22, 2020 11:46:13 GMT
This episode always makes me chuckle. Again Patrick Malahide has brief but classic dialogue.
Sprott: (talking about Daley) "What's his form?" Chisholm: "Form!? pedigree you mean: greedy, slippery... he's your urban vulture." Fantastic. Although the best line goes to Dave: "I knew Sean Connery before he became Roger Moore."
Cracking episode.
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Post by bigaitch on Feb 19, 2021 23:47:40 GMT
I got off the train at South Acton a few years ago. Sadly the phone boxes are no longer there. They should have been left there as a monument to when British TV was top drawer entertainment... A great episode this one.
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Post by jno on Feb 20, 2021 7:14:47 GMT
I got off the train at South Acton a few years ago. Sadly the phone boxes are no longer there. They should have been left there as a monument to when British TV was top drawer entertainment... A great episode this one. Absolutely bigaitch, totally agree!
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Post by kelotoph on Mar 16, 2022 13:25:24 GMT
One of my favourite episodes as it comprises so many bijou moments, even if the plot itself is a bit on the thin side. Favourite bits include:
- Andrew's exasperation at Arthur not having paid tax for five years and his superb reaction when Arthur asks "What do I pay you for?" "PAY?" ; - The rather meagre Ploughman's Lunch served by Dave, for which pickle was 5p extra; - The scene with the tax inspector with Arthur complete with frayed shirt and no watch claiming to be a modern day saint; - The various businesses using Mo's office as an accommodation address; - Petal forsaking her husband on the phone in order to give out racing tips; - The great views of South Acton station and its trains to Broad Street; - Chisholm's brilliant description of Arthur to Sprott; - Arthur referring to the printer as "Caxton"; - The good-looking nurse; - Fenella; -Arthur's troll through plant names to refer to the girls helping (Petal, Flower, Tulip, Dandelion.....)
Full marks from me!
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