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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 1, Episode 2

Winston is distraught when he finds himself banned from watching City play. His girlfriend and colleagues are initially delighted, but soon find their own downsides to his predicament.

Further details

After emptying his 500,000th dustbin, Cheese and Egg decides to pack his bags and head for the bright lights of Blackpool, never to see a dustbin again!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 30th September 1969
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
John Woodvine Trevelyan "Bloody Delilah" Sinclair
Guest cast
Paula Wilcox Naomi
Stephanie Turner Bridesmaid
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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