Storyline

This comedy drama series featured Terry McCann, a former boxer with a conviction for G.B.H., and Arthur Daley, a second-hand car dealer with an eye for a nice little earner. Alongside his many business ventures, Arthur would regularly hire Terry out as a minder or bodyguard, later replaced by nephew, Ray Daley.

First Aired

1979-10-29
Last Aired

1994-03-10
Creator

Verity Lambert
Genre

Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Seasons

10
Episodes

107
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

london, england flat fight boxer bodyguard gangster police love-hate relationship import money urban car salesman caper comedy con dealer small time crook scheme cigar smoker export

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1. Gunfight at the OK Launderette

Terry is caught inside a launderette, while it is being robbed. As the police gather outside, Arthur t...More

Terry is caught inside a launderette, while it is being robbed. As the police gather outside, Arthur tries to make some money by selling Terry's life story to the press.Less

60mins 1979-10-29

2. Bury My Half at Waltham Green

After ex bank robber George is released from prison, Arthur gets Terry to mind him, until the whereabo...More

After ex bank robber George is released from prison, Arthur gets Terry to mind him, until the whereabouts of a large amount of hidden cash is found. The only problem is that Arthur forgot to tell Terry that George is a decoy laying a false trail, while the real bank robber is released, and then he and Arthur will be free to find the money - but they all have a surprise in store...Less

60mins 1979-11-05

3. The Smaller They Are...

Scotch Harry arrives from the airport where he has been looking for easy pickings. He has struck lucky...More

Scotch Harry arrives from the airport where he has been looking for easy pickings. He has struck lucky by stealing a suitcase full of banknotes, but unknown to him they are forged. Arthur hides him, until he can come to some agreement with the rightful owner.Less

60mins 1979-11-12

4. A Tethered Goat

Terry agrees to guard a middle eastern commodity broker, but he and Arthur get more than they bargaine...More

Terry agrees to guard a middle eastern commodity broker, but he and Arthur get more than they bargained for.Less

60mins 1979-11-19

5. The Bounty Hunter

Terry and Arthur help out a young widow who has been swindled out of her savings.

Terry and Arthur help out a young widow who has been swindled out of her savings.Less

60mins 1979-11-26

6. Aces High and Sometimes Very Low

Maurice, a professional gambler, is barred from a casino after a large win. Later, he is beaten up and...More

Maurice, a professional gambler, is barred from a casino after a large win. Later, he is beaten up and the winnings are stolen. When he hears of a big poker game, he has to sell his car to Arthur to raise the stake money, and gets Terry to guard him.Less

60mins 1979-12-03

7. The Bengal Tiger

Terry minds a newspaper shop, from a group of Indians bent on revenge, over the shop owner's daughter ...More

Terry minds a newspaper shop, from a group of Indians bent on revenge, over the shop owner's daughter and an arranged marriage.Less

60mins 1979-12-10

8. Come in T-64, Your Time is Ticking Away

When the minicab company he has a share in starts getting trouble from a couple of local louts, Arthur...More

When the minicab company he has a share in starts getting trouble from a couple of local louts, Arthur sends in Terry undercover as a driver. But the trouble is coming from an unexpected source...Less

60mins 1979-12-17

9. Monday Night Fever

Arthur falls for a club singer, and promises to put her in the big time, but falls foul of an unscrupu...More

Arthur falls for a club singer, and promises to put her in the big time, but falls foul of an unscrupulous club owner. When Terry refuses to help him, he turns to a couple of vicious crooks...Less