British Comedy Guide
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 3, Episode 2

The lads have recently elicited such a high volume of consumers that even Delilah's job is now on the line, so he devises a surefire plan to encourage courteous behaviour.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 27th July 1970
Time
9:30pm
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
Raymond Mason Car Driver
Julie Goodyear Mrs. 24 The Alley
Alison King Mrs. 49 The Alley
Lilian Redfern Mrs. 14b Marlborough Mansions
Writing team
Adele Rose Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Dick Everitt (as Richard Everitt) Producer
Don Kelly Editor
Eugene Ferguson Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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