The Dustbinmen 1969

Overview

The Dustbinmen is a British television sitcom produced by Granada Television for the ITV network. The series features a cast including Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, and Tim Wylton. The program originated as a spin-off from a single 90-minute television film titled There is a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah. That initial production was written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by Michael Apted. Following the success of the film, the sitcom was developed and broadcast over the course of three series between 1969 and 1970. Jack Rosenthal served as the writer for every episode throughout the first two series of the show. The sitcom focuses on the lives and experiences of the titular characters working in the refuse collection industry. By transitioning from a standalone television movie to a recurring series, the project established a notable presence in British comedy during its two-year run. The production remains a documented example of Granada Television content from the late 1960s and early 1970s.