Minder - Must See TV - George & Dennis Meet Again - UK TV Special - January 2006 (Shane Richie)

Arthur & Terry for the first time in 17 years. Presented by Shane Richie.

[@calumanderson6738]

Minder (the original) has never been bettered. The fact that George & Dennis were genuine friends off screen makes it even more special for me. RIP gents you’ll never be forgotten. ❤

[@alexmccrorie4195]

I loved watching minder when England was England.

[@dougaldouglas8842]

True

[@justinobrien3593]

Watch it every day as it takes me back to a better time of life when tv was worth watching and when life was worth living!!! Happy better days 🥰😍🥰

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Stanley Johnson wrote a book in 2015 called The virus. You can't make it up. The thalidamide jab was tested for 5 yrs. Have we learnt nothing?

[@calumanderson6738]

A time when people laughed at humour instead of being offended.

[@TheBlueOwl21]

Who is enjoying watching this in 2024 ? Brilliantly written and acted, so funny and fantastically politically incorrect !

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

its only 'politically incorrect' if contrasted to africans ...!

[@Isleofskye]

I am in 2024. Does that count? :)

[@d4ve587]

The good old days, beer and cigarettes working man clubs, 😂. The sweeney the professionals... I still watch now its great stuff 🖤😎👍

[@jamesmcneil2472]

Me too mate the days when the stuff on tv was actually well written, with a plot. Never thought at the time I would look back on those days with so much nostalgia. It really was a better country back then all round even though most of us where skint.

[@stuartwilson2123]

Great days beer booze and birds not a pc brigade toss pot in sight

[@Fearyourown]

stuart wilson 👏👏

[@samandjennysambrook]

I couldn't agree more..I used to work afternoons down a coal mine back then,my missus used to record minder for me on our old vidiostar recorder😃😆❤ HAPPY DAYS.

[@robertbrown8362]

Good squats in London back then,and free festivals,even in Hyde Park

[@daveorr5715]

Still the best thing on telly 40 years later, nothing else comes close

[@michael5089]

Yes!!!!!!

[@TheFunktipus1]

Sweeney is ace. As is The Professionals. Kojaks ok. Not a Quincy fan. Isnt ITV4 brilliant.

[@geoffreykeane4072]

TheFunktipus1 I still can’t figure out why they rejected Lewis Collins as James Bond. He would have been sublime.

[@TheFunktipus1]

@@geoffreykeane4072 apparently the filmakers thought his style was too aggressive for bond

[@lafreewaylafreeway]

Lewis Collins would have been great now for the role of Bond....

[@steveoshow4832]

British acting at its very best, subtle, yet so sharp.Script writing top notch. Terry and Arthur actually loved each other in the Father/son dynamic IMO. Years later George Cole said in interview that he regularly watched the show when it was running, the interviewer said that that was quite unusual, Georges reply "It was the only way to see if my performance was good and to constantly improve" a true professional. He used to practise the dialogue on tape in the car on the way to the studio. The added bonus in hindsight an insight into England through the 80s/early 90s

[@paulgerard4503]

I nearly cry when I hear the theme music to Minder. My Dad just loved the Show and his favourite character was Dave. Great times in the late 70s early eighties. We would spend ages talking about each episode as soon as it aired on a Monday night here in Oz.

[@samandjennysambrook]

I laughed when Arthur said to dave, Dave, I'm going to have to sell you my share of the Winchester! Dave replied... You never paid me for em in the first place! 😂🤣😂

[@jakmak1199]

Yeah, Dave would have made a great Ozzy.😁

[@fillipo1972]

This is the most nostalgic thing ever for me. Im actually re-watching every minder episode made. Almost brings a tear to my eye.

[@Mk7adxm]

Minder, the Sweeney, the professionals, only fools and horses, the Saint, all of the best tv shows👍🏻

[@patrickparker8417]

@ChiefShittingBull Yeah right .

[@hoopster68]

See Pat's homage to the golden age kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZS5fYaQlL-Go6M

[@codymcgrath2.3bviews3secon7]

Porridge too

[@melfrancey3974]

Very well said ...

[@stevebell9645]

Agreed I will always Mention Starsky & Hutch too, Awsome show.

[@cfccfc7341]

Still watch it to this day with my 12 year old son passing the torch on lol

[@paulturbo69]

I watch minder almost every day still.

[@R3GTLEE]

Me too!

[@Isleofskye]

Was that you or in one of their scripts m8 ? :)

[@clivehenry5750]

The joys of being unemployed

[@8-bitsteve500]

Me too and I play the Minder video game 2-3 times a week!

[@fnq-8890]

Growing up in Oz we also loved this show , lots of young Aussies trying to talk like Arfur & Tel & always been corrected by Expats, we already knew the English made the best movies & telly but this ‘Minder’ was on a whole different level ..Arfur the most likeable character ever written for & it’s good to see that George & Dennis liked him too.

[@davidneal1406]

My favourite tv show of all time.Class script writing and the acting was superb.Gotta love George Cole,bless his soul.

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Loved this show as a kid and still watching it now every day on ITV4. Fucking BRILLIANT.

[@BeasleyStreet]

Yes..the time when you didn't go out coz there was something so good you wouldn't miss it for the all the world...

[@whynotagain3639]

Compared to now when you don't go out coz nothing is open.

[@andrewcomerford9411]

Which ended when Terry walked.

[@brianwilson3952]

@@whynotagain3639 Lol

[@chris-io1ki]

Minder was brilliant but when Terry left,I felt it sank a bit. Chisolm always made me laugh too,the bungling cop that never got his man😄😄😄 RIP the Great Geaorge Cole. All in good time my son 👍👍👍

[@drsyn9616]

George Cole,Heaven is his Lobster now RIP🙏❤️

[@douglastaggart9360]

Yes I did couldn't get into it when Terry left but unfortunately Denis was having personal problems and couldn't carry on playing Terry

[@U2QuoZepplin]

chris217 it was a totally pale imitation of the classic show once Dennis Waterman left. They should have ended it then.

[@U2QuoZepplin]

And who wouldn’t jump at the chance to own a Ford Capris right now?! 🤭😂😂😒

[@stephensmith4480]

Terry played a brilliant part. I also thought it lost a little of it`s spark when they got that Taylor`s Dummy to replace him.

[@edwinstarr5591]

Minder and the sweeney best on the box then and now (repeated) nowt else that touches em

[@stevealexR1]

edwin starr55 I have all Minder, Sweeney and Professionals episodes on DVD / Blu-Ray and still watch them on ITV4...

[@hottestbabe1000]

You have hit the nail on the head . Absolute classic

[@markjarman7819]

And two of the best actors this country produced

[@montrocon]

Nice to see the late Pat "Bomber" Roach

[@Isleofskye]

Used to see him wrestle :)

[@mrjohn.whereyoufrom]

Went on to star in another TV classic series, Auf Wiedersehen Pet.

[@danielmurray1490]

Minder on itv4 has got me through the lockdown

[@MrErnest200]

Daniel Murray watched minder on the orient express hilarious 😂

[@geoffbanton4049]

Do what?

[@Pauldjreadman]

Daniel Murray Oh ITV 4 is it?

[@geoffbanton4049]

Mark Meade Take this irish down to the station jones

[@vordman]

Same here. It's like a comfort blanket. It doesn't matter which episode it is, just being in Arthur & Terry's company for an hour is a real (vodka and) tonic.

[@jennifersivewright3117]

I watch it every morning when I am on holiday. They will never be anything this good again.

[@ydaveyyy]

I spent my 21st birthday watching Minder back in the 80s. I couldn't miss it . Lol😂

[@santorini8423]

If only we could erase Gary Webster and Shane Ritchie from the annuals of Minder history, a fantastic series apart those divs

[@WarrenVincenzo]

Treachery! It is simplement, Ow you say? High treason... 'Alfie Moon': The Ultimate Eastend of London Hardman. Crazy, Unbelievable, I know... Orwight? 😞😣😓

[@R3GTLEE]

Ahhh the brilliant Arfa daily, what a legend!! George cole and Dennis waterman were the best, l miss minder so much.

[@GeorgieGorman]

You won't see their likes again best TV show ever we grew up at the right time nothing will ever come close to Minder

[@Chris_34]

Spot on! The Sweeney was class, as well.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

'Desmonds' ..?

[@kennethvenezia4400]

I live in the US, and I just love Minder. I can't get enough. What makes it so special for me is I spent a few months in England during these years. Thank you for this.

[@Isleofskye]

That's good to hear, my friend. Id you ever need help with some of the London(Cockney) terms from this 69 year old Londoner then feel free to ask:)

[@misterocain]

Oh my good Gawd! Terry? Btw wasn't Chisolm a gem. Permanently pissed off.

[@greebo7857]

Cheerful Charlie was priceless. Remember when he insisted on opening a bag in the Winchester and it was a self inflating life raft? Minder was often hilarious, but that 20 seconds was one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@misterocain]

@@greebo7857 Yes I remember. That episode was on only a few weeks ago on ITV4. Brilliant. Chisholm with no hint of a smile.

[@iamyourfuture808]

Chisholm ...Paul Weller ...separated at birth

[@mrjohn.whereyoufrom]

​@@greebo7857 I read somewhere that the speed of the raft opening caught them by surprise. Chisolm suffered a slight injury. If you watch the scene again look at his face. The raft hitting squarely in the balls.

[@darrinmcneill534]

George Cole was a true actor I just can’t get my head how good he was with his lines

[@jb-nx5qc]

I have a streaming site on my tv that shows Minder 24/7 I can sit for hours watching them over and over.

[@petergibbs6039]

this along with only fools & horses, greatest shows ever, not even questionable

[@rebeccateece9292]

Totally agree with you the greatest shows. 😁👍

[@Isleofskye]

As a 66 Year Old only yesterday ( Thanks ! ) from near Peckham originally and now just 11 miles away for the last 37 years since 1983 I loved every minute of every episode with Tel and Arfur and some of Arthur with his Nephew:Ray but , even as a lover of 50 British Sitcoms never took to OFAH at all though it was my old Manor and era.....though David Jason is a National Treasure, undoubtedly.....LOL

[@rebeccateece9292]

@@Isleofskye totally agree 😊👍

[@ydaveyyy]

I always thought Del Boy was a poor man's Arthur Daley .

[@Isleofskye]

Much as I admire David Jason there is more acting skill in that Bank Window scene from George ( and Terry ) on this video than OFOH could ever offer :)

[@Pauldjreadman]

Seriously, what a classic.

[@hottestbabe1000]

Yep dosent get better than this !!!!

[@billyjay4672]

You just can't get enough of this. Although from Glasgow in Scotland, this was my favourite programme. Lol sadly missed.BRING IT BACK.

[@vincentavery6598]

It's on Itv 4 every day

[@billyjay4672]

Thanks pal I'll be watching, thanks for the tip Vincent.

[@peterdurnien9084]

When tv was worth watching, have not had a telly for 9 years now. Don't miss it, and with what I see at my mates it a load of (well repeats, soaps and game shows).

[@johnsmith-xr1uh]

With Dennis waterman brilliant without him not so much

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Yea..stopped watchin it once he left..chemistry was gone🙄

[@vordman]

@@jamesgallagher1992 It wasn't just Terry either. No more Chisolm & Rycott either. Dave was still there but Arthur needed those others to feed off.

[@vincentavery6598]

Ray was a shit actor

[@greebo7857]

Have to say I agree.

[@TheFunktipus1]

I feel that too. Strangely enough my Dad thought the opposite. 🤔 Deeply concerning. Contemplating a DNA test. Oi, Waterman! Thanks for leaving Minder 31 years ago. You may have inadvertently torn my family apart.

[@switchbladeromance1466]

Absolutely brilliant...kings among men..gawd bless em all 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

When watching George Cole in anything , the world is a better place .

[@stephenm8898]

If i could've seen Shane Ritchie before he agreed to take part in the comeback series I'd have shouted *OI RITCHIE! NO!!!!!!*

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I, still feel very fortunate this series was created. Hats off and respect to George Cole for soldiering on with the series, even after Terry left. I love Georges take on it all too. Legends.

[@Martin-kl1vk]

Both gone would have liked to seen more of a tribute to Dennis and George icons of British TV

[@bigjohn1717]

Amazing series. RIP the pair of them and Dave

[@chrisblay]

One of my favourite TV shows from the 1980’s. So cleverly written and acted. “Er indoors” & “a nice little earner”.

[@englishmaninengland1451]

God bless George Cole. I’ve read his autobiography and it was a smashing read. I still watch Minder & still love it. Great characters.

[@rspratt]

I loved Minder back in the day. It's great to see this. Thanks!

[@butch907]

best thing this whole world has produced .

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

classic . . .

[@jamiewatson3615]

Best TV ever started watching it on a Thursday night when I was 8....Watch it every day still , I'm now 44 ......Arthur comes out with some gems , and I like Chisolm. Arthur ties him in knots ....Loved Mark Falmer ,Justean and Ray Winston as Arnie.Quality

[@Isleofskye]

Not to mention Chisholm , Ryecott , Dave and George Layton as Des The Mechanic and the guest appearances of legends :)

[@jamiewatson3615]

Despite the mechanic , what a haircut

[@zetametallic]

It was on Thursday at 9pm. We'd watch Tomorrow's World at 7, TOTP at 7.30 and after Minder I was off to bed. I watched this from 1979 onwards as a 3 year old and record the series now on ITV4 to watch after work as a guilty pleasure.

[@jackstansfield9989]

Just the best thing ever

[@lewisgreen1633]

Terrys fight with Brian Cox on the routemaster was so realistic and brilliantly acted...

[@Hackett1066]

I always thought that the characters they’d use made the show even better scotch Harry was my favourite and the banter between Arthur and Chisholm priceless

[@garethdavies2145]

Scotch Harry was terrific. He was one of the few that got more than one episode. I wish they'd used Dai from series 1 (Kenneth Griffith), and Monty Wiseman (Harry Fowler) from series 3 again. They're two of the best guest characters for me.

[@Isleofskye]

To Scotch Harry in the car,from Arthur driving and seeing him in a right state "Well AT LEAST you got the dough!" and then Arthur's expression as he realised the attempt to blow up the safe did not goto plan:)

[@StevenSmith-in4mo]

Absolutely the best arfer and tel my favourite programme ever

[@sealslayer]

The scripts were second to none, absolutely fantastic

[@ianferguson3875]

Met them both in Ealing while they were filming “Hypnotising Rita” both friendly and approachable...

[@simonstones1918]

Many many many happy memories! 👍👍👍

[@jamesmcneil2472]

Arfur Daily - one of the best characters ever written for Tv.

[@jasonelvery3399]

I’ve been watching it from the start,and every opportunity since. Wonderful stuff. 😁👍

[@Chris_34]

RIP Terry, Arthur and Dave.

[@DS-fo4ed]

It’s sad they’re both gone…… but they leave us with memories that will last forever.

[@cactuspharmer]

Shame you have to suffer Shane Ritchie, otherwise fantastic.

[@Isleofskye]

That's because that clown was the lead in a " cheeky" remake of the Best Comedy/Drama ever over 15 years. He and the programme were awful. George Cole must have had either a right laugh at his ineptitude or a heart attack as like Leonard Rossiter ( Rising Damp) he was a 100% Perfectionist.....lol

[@alfching2499]

I hope Shane Ritchie never makes a comeback.

[@Bloxdio_God]

Ritchie is an insufferable irritant. I cant stand him and woukd never watch anything he is in. Useless

[@Bloxdio_God]

@Ralph Williams That was superb. I was on the floor whe they were trying to out the bull back.

[@leenobody3249]

Ritchie is beyond corny

[@stumagoo2395]

Hard to believe that Minder was produced by Verity Lambert who also produced Eldorado (under the guise of Cinema Verity) for the BBC. In the 1970's & 1980's Euston Films always held high production values with some of the most talented production crews and screenplay writers on UK television. The Sweeney & Minder are without doubt 2 of the best British tv series ever made.

[@littlejohnnyturtle8770]

If Richie loved it so much he should have left it alone.

[@8-bitsteve500]

Agreed!

[@1dksmg]

Richie is not even fit to lace these gentlemen's boots. Arfur and Terry were the best !

[@8-bitsteve500]

@@1dksmg Agreed!

[@apm8264]

Correct, this was one of those iconic shows which highlighted the perfect team work which Cole and Waterman had, any series after this team broke up was poor and very poor in that order.

[@littlejohnnyturtle8770]

Loved all the other characters too, Chisholm, Rycott, Jones, Arnie and it was a pity Justin never got involved in the early 90s episodes. Anyway you lot, here's a poser for you; Daley or Delboy?

[@juracalling2471]

The series was supposed to be abut Terry. And he wanted Denholm Elliott as 'Arfur'. But he knocked it back. George Cole stepped in and it became about his Arthur. The character is the funniest character on UK television.And played brilliantly by a class act. It was never the same once Dennis Waterman left.They were the best double act since Laurel and Hardy.

[@franceleeparis37]

Two legends of British tv... from the days of St Trinians... to this brilliant comedy

[@robertbrown8362]

They were the best,London was still livable back then,and the coppers were more human

[@mistofoles]

Pat Roach as the painter.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Best ever programme bar none, will never be bettered.

[@neilmustow368]

R.I.P Dennis Waterman 1948-2022😢😢😢

[@thetessellater9163]

The brown and beige Wolseley 16/60 in the background of the car lot, was the same model and colour as my beautiful first car, bought with full MOT and Tax for £70. After several years use, it ended up as a 'banger' being wrecked at Brafield Stadium, Northampton, circa, 1976.

[@pwareham61]

Going out on a Monday night was a no go, from 9 till 10 everything stopped for Minder.

[@michaelmoran3201]

One of the best and pretty harmless from the TV's mind control center,A happy time's grand stuff they don't make them like this anymore For a reason obviously Grand stuff 🍀

[@TheBeatleman66]

still watch the re-runs "my son"

[@tonyhewart1126]

Dennis Waterman looks like his breathing is an effort, must be all the cigarettes!! Lol! Still the best duo!

[@markbailey1970]

Fabulous actors both and a fabulous show

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I was very pleased when I saw Minder for sale on Amazon once it listed the Dennis Waterman years separately for sale..

[@patrickparker8417]

Really .

[@juli-tuesday]

Loved Minder, but Dennis in New Tricks took character from Minder and put him ‘on the right side’ still with the naughty boy grin.

[@michaelgrace1298]

Justin was great in this too, Mark Farmer, died way too early

[@eddiestevens3220]

Great days watching this .

[@kevster1007]

Look at the dross on TV today, actually most people don't

[@patrickparker8417]

No one in their right minds that's for sure .

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

its all geared towards blacks not brits .....

[@k20aa]

Minder was The best Tv series .......... Ever made Rip

[@stephengriffin9992]

George Cole, God rest him, should have received a knighthood for his services to acting -there was no one better: not even Sir Larry. Perhaps he came from the wrong part of London?

[@thebadloser]

I was 16 when Minder first aired and me and my best mate were always out and about and up to something unsavoury. But Thursday between 9-10 was Minder time - it was pre video, so if you missed it, you missed it. We had an hour to drink some cider and smoke something between Top of the Pops ending and Minder starting! God, I miss those days when society was a bit looser - full of jack-the-lads, characters and a 'live and let live' attitude. Everyone seems so fucking miserable now.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

..+ full of 'them' now .. . . .ruined the country ,,, !

[@melpeddle7243]

Terry. I did you a favor. 🤣😂 You remember. Classic Arthur.

[@8-bitsteve500]

Love Minder, one of my fave TV series of all time. also love the Minder video game (from which I took my profile pic which is Terry McCann)

[@DJmerv71]

Great show. Thanks for that.

[@sunlad8297]

One of the best tv shows ever

[@ans1830]

Good old days. Great show

[@catherinepearce4702]

SUPERB

[@andywright3450]

Loved minder best thing on TV then and still is now love it

[@vordman]

It's incredibly sad that nothing like Minder could ever happen again(a drama about straight white English blokes) because London has changed so much. What the hell have we done to our country!

[@onthedry8386]

if you dont have gays kissing in it it wont be on tv....

[@apm8264]

Being a northerner i would have to say that London was never my favourite place but this series with these characters could have been filmed anywhere and would still have been an excellent series, as to your question about our country you would need to direct it at our wonderful politicians who have managed to ruin it beyond repair and that really is sad.

[@COIcultist]

Wonder why it is that you never see the 1st Minder episode Shoot Out At the OK Launderette. What is it that causes it not to be shown?

[@cherishedautos]

@@COIcultist You do, have seen it many times on ITV 4, UK gold etc, you'll have to look for it, it is out there.

[@benrobertsuk]

@@COIcultist Gunfight at the OK Launderette is on Ian Phillips Author-Tv,Music and Films KZbin channel!!!UK

[@paulnicols9869]

Best character by a mile was Chisolm !

[@Chris_34]

Cheerful Charlie.

[@marshalllucky]

I never understood the little britain dennis waterman thing until now....he really is tiny !

[@thefurrybastard1964]

Bloody TV Legend, must see TV!

[@marksargent2440]

My late grandad had a cameo in one episode of minder when thay where in brighton and ended up asking for help from the salvation army

[@elliottg.1954]

The original and best wheeler and dealer and his minder, Terry. Everything else is a copy, and as George says the scripts were marvellous. They were marvellous character actors especially George Cole who was the king. Great stuff when you fast forward Mr Richie, and good to see the now vanished London. Good to see Pat Roach too.

[@Isleofskye]

I used to see Paddy Roach wrestle and Bryan Glover,who starred in one episode, and wrestled under the pseudonym:Leon Arras:)

[@michaelmoran3201]

I had the 7 inch record on vinyl in the late 70 ts or start of the 80 ts GRA song 🍀

[@kneeknocker1967]

I like the fact that cockney arfur really talks all posh like lol.. And pat roach (3:49) 😁

[@mickwarren3460]

Absolute gold

[@benhemmings3852]

The good old days when we spoke proper English instead of the yankee-fied shite everyone uses today.

[@markdavies7154]

You're right there God dammit 😂

[@Isleofskye]

No need to get Lemon over the yanks and come the old acid, Squire. I mean use yer minces and have a butchers at that boat of Emma Watson... Off out now with the Trouble and Saucepans. Laters , me old mucker....:)

[@Isleofskye]

No need to get Lemon over the yanks and come the old acid, Squire. I mean use yer minces and have a butchers at that boat of Emma Watson... Off out now with the Trouble and Saucepans. Laters , me old mucker....:)

[@johnthedude1000]

well am scottish and i agree ben...... sick of the american high pitched shit

[@stevejpm1]

£372 for that MK1 Escort i'll buy that.

[@NickPeters-zc2ms]

not including VAT..of course...

[@stevejpm1]

@@NickPeters-zc2ms Stand on me.

[@ianbarnett4511]

MINDER IS UNBEATABLE AND THE BEST EVER. BARNEY GLASGOW 😎

[@danielwilliams239]

The remake might have stood a small chance if they'd just taken the precaution of setting fire to Shane Ritchie first!!