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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 4

A heavy fog has set in across the North, reducing visibility around Manchester to as little as 3 yards. With all buses suspended and Winston refusing to drive any further, it looks like number three gang and Bloody Delilah are sleeping observing in the depot.

Further details

It's the annual election night at the depot and it's a straight contest between Bloody Delilah and Eric!...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 14th October 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
John Barrett Smellie Ibbotson
Guest cast
Jill Summers Mrs. Whittle
Wendy McConnell Girl
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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