Show Notes
Pete, Mark and Andy take a look at You Gotta Have Friends, where Arthur’s loyalty to an old mate lands both him and Terry right in the middle of a very nasty mess involving fake bearer bonds, gangsters, and a dead man floating in the water. When “Pretty Billy” Gilpin turns up battered and desperate for help, Terry reluctantly chauffeurs him out of London — only for Billy to end up dead soon afterwards. Before long, Arthur and Terry are being leaned on by violent heavyweight Bobby Altman, who reckons they know exactly where Billy’s missing stash has gone. The lads discuss one of the darker episodes of early Minder, with Arthur genuinely out of his depth for once, Terry trying to keep everybody alive, and a cracking turn from George Baker as the menacing Altman. Plus there’s chat about dodgy aristocrats, Arthur’s gift for attracting trouble, and why this one feels more like a proper London gangster film than a cosy caper. Slate it, Dave!
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Arthur’s latest money-making scheme takes him into the countryside, where two apparently respectable farmers offer him a tidy sum to repossess a prize bull. Arthur reckons it’s easy money, but when the story hits the headlines and the pair realise they’ve been unwittingly involved in cattle rustling, Terry insists they put things right. Cue an increasingly muddy Arthur, a very large bull and a rather uncomfortable trip out of London.Meanwhile, Terry has promised Debbie he’ll keep an eye out for a punter who’s been threatening the girls at the strip club. With Debbie in trouble and Penny also back on the scene, Terry’s got plenty on his plate — even if Arthur’s idea of country pursuits leaves a lot to be desired.Join Andy, Mark and Pete as they head back to 1980 for another helping of Minder, with dodgy deals, romantic complications and one particularly unfortunate encounter with a cowpat.Slate it Dave!
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This week on Minder: On The Slate, Arthur gets involved with an old acquaintance, a foolproof roulette system and a group of professional gamblers who need somewhere to hide out. Naturally, he decides Terry’s flat is the ideal location.Soon Terry’s home is full of suspicious characters, Arthur is chasing a quick buck, and Terry is left trying to sort out the resulting mess.Join Andy, Mark and Pete as they put “You Lose Some, You Win Some” on the slate - and ask whether Arthur has finally found a system that can’t lose… or whether Terry is the one who’s going to end up paying for it.Slate it Dave!
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Arthur's old mate Alex has been beaten up and ended up in hospital, so naturally Arthur sees an opportunity - and Terry finds himself looking after an antiques shop. But things aren't quite what they seem. Alex's wife Gloria is involved, the shop's other owner Jim raises Terry's suspicions, and before long Terry is convinced there's something decidedly fishy going on.