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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 6

Heavy Breathing is tired of his female commitments on the round, and the rest of the gang are equally tired of his doings. He requests a transfer to another lorry, but all soon discover the grass is not always greener!

Further details

Heavy Breathing's reputation is at stake when he meets a woman who finds him totally resistable!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 28th 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
Mary Hignett Mrs. Ibbotson
Jose Scott Mrs. 15 Bombay Terrace
Jan Holden Mrs. Green Gables
Jackie Da Costa 1st Woman
Julie Goodyear Mrs. Manchester United
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Jack Rosenthal Producer
Denis Parkin Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer
Mark Hall Graphics

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