Minder 1979
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What is Minder?
Minder is a British comedy-drama television series that premiered in 1979. The series follows the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 108
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 29, 1979
- Last aired
- Mar 10, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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Minder is a British comedy-drama television series that premiered in 1979. The series follows the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. The show is a roguish comedy drama that explores the London criminal underworld. It was initially produced by Verity Lambert and made by Euston Films. The series was created by Leon Griffiths. Minder is known for its portrayal of the London underworld and the adventures of Arthur Daley. The show consists of multiple seasons and episodes, with many available to stream online in their original 4:3 aspect ratio. The series has been well-received and is considered a classic of 80s British television. The show's tone is a mix of comedy and drama, making it a unique and engaging watch. Minder's success led to its production spanning over 15 years, from 1979 to 1994.
Should you watch it?
“A roguish small-time crook navigates the London criminal underworld with his bodyguard in this classic comedy-drama.”
- engaging character dynamics
- authentic london setting
- dated production values
- episodic structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic british television centered on criminal misadventures and character-driven comedy.
The series features themes related to the criminal underworld and contains mild language and situations consistent with 1979-1994 television.
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Gunfight at the OK Launderette Mytharc Oct 29, 1979
- E2 Bury My Half at Waltham Green Core Nov 5, 1979
- E3 The Smaller They Are... Core Nov 12, 1979
- E4 A Tethered Goat Core Nov 19, 1979
- E5 The Bounty Hunter Core Nov 26, 1979
- E6 Aces High and Sometimes Very Low Core Dec 3, 1979
- E7 The Bengal Tiger Core Dec 10, 1979
- E8 Come in T-64, Your Time is Ticking Away Core Dec 17, 1979
- E9 Monday Night Fever Core Jan 7, 1980
- E10 The Dessert Song Mytharc Jan 14, 1980
- E11 You Gotta Have Friends Mytharc Jan 21, 1980
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 National Pelmet Mytharc Sep 11, 1980
- E2 Whose Wife is it Anyway? Core Sep 18, 1980
- E3 You Lose Some, You Win Some Core Sep 25, 1980
- E4 Don't Tell Them Willie Boy was Here Core Oct 2, 1980
- E5 Not a Bad Lad, Dad Core Oct 9, 1980
- E6 The Beer Hunter Core Oct 16, 1980
- E7 A Nice Little Wine Core Oct 23, 1980
- E8 All Mod Cons Core Oct 30, 1980
- E9 Diamonds are a Girl's Worst Enemy Core Nov 6, 1980
- E10 The Old School Tie Core Nov 13, 1980
- E11 All About Scoring, Innit ? Core Nov 20, 1980
- E12 Caught in the Act, Fact Mytharc Nov 27, 1980
- E13 A Lot of Bull and a Pat on the Back Mytharc Dec 4, 1980
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 Dead Men Do Tell Tales Mytharc Jan 13, 1982
- E2 You Need Hands Core Jan 20, 1982
- E3 Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Any More Core Jan 27, 1982
- E4 Looking for Micky Core Feb 3, 1982
- E5 Dreamhouse Core Feb 10, 1982
- E6 Another Bride, Another Groom Core Feb 17, 1982
- E7 The Birdman of Wormwood Scrubs Core Feb 24, 1982
- E8 The Son Also Rises Core Mar 3, 1982
- E9 Why Pay Tax ? Core Mar 10, 1982
- E10 Broken Arrow Core Mar 17, 1982
- E11 Poetic Justice, Innit ? Core Mar 24, 1982
- E12 Back in Good Old England Core Mar 31, 1982
- E13 In Mytharc Apr 7, 1982
- E14 Christmas Bonus Mytharc Dec 26, 1983
Season 4 · 11 episodes
- E1 Rocky Eight and a Half Mytharc Jan 11, 1984
- E2 Senior Citizen Caine Mytharc Jan 18, 1984
- E3 High Drains Pilferer Core Jan 25, 1984
- E4 Sorry Pal, Wrong Number Core Feb 1, 1984
- E5 The Car Lot Baggers Core Feb 8, 1984
- E6 If Money Be the Food of Love, Play On Core Feb 15, 1984
- E7 A Star is Gorn Core Feb 22, 1984
- E8 Willesden Suite Core Feb 29, 1984
- E9 Windows Core Mar 7, 1984
- E10 Get Daley Mytharc Mar 14, 1984
- E11 A Well Fashioned Fit-Up Mytharc Mar 21, 1984
Season 5 · 9 episodes
- E1 Goodbye Sailor Mytharc Sep 5, 1984
- E2 What Makes Shamy Run? Core Sep 12, 1984
- E3 A Number of Old Wives' Tales Core Sep 19, 1984
- E4 The Second Time Around Core Sep 26, 1984
- E5 Second Hand Pose Core Oct 3, 1984
- E6 The Long Ride Back to Scratchwood Core Oct 10, 1984
- E7 Hypnotising Rita Core Oct 17, 1984
- E8 The Balance of Power Mytharc Oct 31, 1984
- E9 Around the Corner Mytharc Dec 26, 1984
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Leon Griffiths.
When did the original series air?
The original series ran on ITV between 29 October 1979 and 10 March 1994.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Euston Films, a subsidiary of Thames Television.
Was the show based on a book?
No, the series was an original creation for television inspired by the London underworld.
Did the series ever return?
Yes, the series was revived by Channel 5 in 2009 but was later discontinued.