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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 - All Star Comedy Carnival

It's Christmas Eve and the lads of Thunderbird 3 convene at the pub to collate their various tips and gifts - but it turns out to be frustratingly slim pickings all-round.

Notes

This is the only sketch from 1969's All Star Comedy Carnival to survive.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 4th November 1969
Time
6pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
9 minutes, 28 seconds

Cast & crew

Cast
Bryan Pringle C. E. "Cheese and Egg" Petty
Trevor Bannister Heavy Breathing
Graham Haberfield Winston Platt
Tim Wylton Eric Llewellyn
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Dick Everitt (as Richard Everitt) Director
Dick Everitt (as Richard Everitt) Producer
Peter Caldwell Production Designer

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