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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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Series 3, Episode 1

The crew of Thunderbird 3 have an item, discovered discarded on their round, up for auction. They're hopeful of making a few quid but the reselling of disposed goods is strictly prohibited...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th 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
Daphne Oxenford Mrs. Hargreaves
Joan Paton Mrs. 14 Kimberley Terrace
Stephanie Turner Mrs. 14 Kimberley Terrace's Daughter
Anthony Milner 1st Binman
Derek Williams 2nd Binman
Mike Hayden (as Michael Hayden) 3rd Binman
Writing team
Dave Freeman 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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