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The Dustbinmen. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Tim Wylton), Heavy Breathing (Trevor Bannister), Cheese and Egg (Bryan Pringle), Winston Platt (Graham Haberfield). Copyright: ITV
The Dustbinmen

The Dustbinmen

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1968 - 1970
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

A sitcom from Jack Rosenthal about a team of Manchester refuse collectors. Also features Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, Tim Wylton, John Woodvine and more.

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Episode menu

- Series 2, Episode 1

When the new Delilah is away from the depot for the morning he places Cheese and Egg in charge. It's not long before power goes to his head!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th March 1970
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bryan Pringle C. E. "Cheese and Egg" Petty
Trevor Bannister Heavy Breathing
Graham Haberfield Winston Platt
Tim Wylton Eric Llewellyn
Brian Wilde Bernard "Bloody Delilah" Pook
John Barrett Smellie Ibbotson
Guest cast
Beverley Stevens Blonde
Marcia Warren Woman
Paula Tilbrook Housewife
Ramon Ramoni Malcolm
Leslie Clarke Muggeridge
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Dick Everitt (as Richard Everitt) Producer
James Langfield Editor
Eugene Ferguson Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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