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Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here

  • Episode aired Oct 2, 1980
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
72
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Tania Rogers and Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)
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Terry is anxious to help boxer Willie Reynolds make a comeback in the ring but he is less than inspiring to the point that Barney, the promoter, is betting on his opponent to win. Terry is g... Read allTerry is anxious to help boxer Willie Reynolds make a comeback in the ring but he is less than inspiring to the point that Barney, the promoter, is betting on his opponent to win. Terry is going to have to teach Willie about self-respect if he is going to get anywhere.Terry is anxious to help boxer Willie Reynolds make a comeback in the ring but he is less than inspiring to the point that Barney, the promoter, is betting on his opponent to win. Terry is going to have to teach Willie about self-respect if he is going to get anywhere.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
72
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    • Director
      • Dennis Abey
    • Writers
      • Paul Wheeler
      • Leon Griffiths(deviser)
    • Stars
      • Dennis Waterman
      • George Cole
      • Alfred Marks
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Dennis Abey
    • Writers
      • Paul Wheeler
      • Leon Griffiths(deviser)
    • Stars
      • Dennis Waterman
      • George Cole
      • Alfred Marks
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    • 3User reviews
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    George Cole and Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)
    Paul Barber, George Cole, Jackie Collins, Alfred Marks, and Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)
    Vicki Michelle and Mandy Perryment in Minder (1979)
    George Cole and Alfred Marks in Minder (1979)
    Paul Barber and Jackie Collins in Minder (1979)
    Paul Barber and Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)

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    Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman
    • Terry
    George Cole
    George Cole
    • Arthur
    Alfred Marks
    Alfred Marks
    • Barney Mather
    Paul Barber
    Paul Barber
    • Willie Reynolds
    Tania Rogers
    • Ruth Reynolds
    Glynn Edwards
    Glynn Edwards
    • Dave
    Ronnie Stevens
    Ronnie Stevens
    • T.V. Compere
    Benny Lee
    • Boxing Comentator
    Alex Tompkins
    • Jack Straw
    Dinny Powell
    • Pug
    Eddie Stacey
    Eddie Stacey
    • Sparring Partner
    Imogen Bickford-Smith
    • Girl in Disco
    • (as Imogen Bickford Smith)
    Barry Wade
    • Fashion Photographer
    Vicki Michelle
    Vicki Michelle
    • Sarah Jane
    Mandy Perryment
    • Trudy
    Jackie Collins
    Jackie Collins
    • Self
    John William Ault
    • Winchester Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Baker
    • Boxing Fan
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Dennis Abey
    • Writers
      • Paul Wheeler
      • Leon Griffiths(deviser)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title is a pun of the film Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)
    • Goofs
      The union flag at the gym where they are sparring is upside down.
    • Connections
      References Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Day-O
      Performed by Harry Belafonte

    User reviews3

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    Top review
    10/10
    Stand out episode of series 2
    One of many superb Minder episodes from series 2 however this one is top of the pile by far. Paul Barber Is a mouthy, arrogant , beer swilling , womanising Liverpudlian boxer clearly on the slide and involved with a very dodgy boxing bout clearly set up so the shifty promoter well played by Alfred Marks looking to make a killing at the bookies on the outcome rather than actually look after his boxer. All the promoter needs is a minder to look after his boxer cue Terry and Arthur. Some good lines in this one and some very good boxing scenes as well as a very good storyline which also delivers a very good morality message about honesty and integrity in sport. Dennis Waterman and Paul Barber bounce off each other very well indeed and this produces many fine scenes. Best episode of series 2 in my opinion and that's some title as the show had really got into the groove by this point.
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    • Oct 17, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Russell Road, Kensington, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Euston Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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