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You Need Hands

  • Episode aired Jan 20, 1982
  • TV-14
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
83
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Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)
ComedyCrimeDrama

Terry gets his hand broken in a fight whilst collecting a debt so Arthur temporarily employs a new minder in Vernon, to help him guard a consignment of diamonds that he is shipping out. In f... Read allTerry gets his hand broken in a fight whilst collecting a debt so Arthur temporarily employs a new minder in Vernon, to help him guard a consignment of diamonds that he is shipping out. In fact the consignment turns out to be drugs, placing Arthur in danger and requiring Terry to... Read allTerry gets his hand broken in a fight whilst collecting a debt so Arthur temporarily employs a new minder in Vernon, to help him guard a consignment of diamonds that he is shipping out. In fact the consignment turns out to be drugs, placing Arthur in danger and requiring Terry to come to his assistance.

  • Director
    • Ian Sharp
  • Writers
    • Andrew Payne
    • Leon Griffiths
  • Stars
    • Dennis Waterman
    • George Cole
    • George Layton
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    83
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ian Sharp
    • Writers
      • Andrew Payne
      • Leon Griffiths
    • Stars
      • Dennis Waterman
      • George Cole
      • George Layton
    • 3User reviews
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    George Cole and Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979)
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    Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman
    • Terry
    George Cole
    George Cole
    • Arthur
    George Layton
    George Layton
    • Des
    Julian Holloway
    Julian Holloway
    • Matthews
    Mike Reid
    Mike Reid
    • Vernon
    Alan MacNaughtan
    Alan MacNaughtan
    • Merrick
    Harry Landis
    Harry Landis
    • Lenny Bowman
    Martin Fisk
    • Security Guard
    Gareth Milne
    • Gerry
    Richard Clay-Jones
    • Mick
    Steve Emerson
    • Merrick's Heavy
    Leslie Sarony
    Leslie Sarony
    • Old Man
    Nicola Kimber
    • Carol
    Debby Cumming
    • Julie
    Terry Gurry
    • Bowman's Heavy
    Glynn Edwards
    Glynn Edwards
    • Dave
    • Director
      • Ian Sharp
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      • Andrew Payne
      • Leon Griffiths
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    • Trivia
      Leslie Sarony (Old Man) was an Entertainer, Singer and Actor, whose career spanned from 1911-1985. He was also a Veteran of the Second World War.
    • Quotes

      Terry McCann: [Terry has gone back to the place where he got beaten up and catches up with the security man who was involved in the fight, Terry collars him as he's getting into his car] Excuse me, pal. No, no, don't get hasty! I just want to ask you about the motor, where'd you buy it?

      Security Guard: Suttons on the Harrow Road

      Terry McCann: Terrific. Now, piss off before I start remembering your mates

    • Soundtracks
      I Could Be So Good For You
      Lyrics by Patricia Maynard (as Waterman)

      Music by Gerard Kenny (as Kenny)

      Sung by Dennis Waterman (as Waterman)

      Title song (1979-1988)

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    6/10
    You Need Hands
    There is a violent start to this episode. While helping out dodgy mechanic Des, Terry gets involved in a fight and injures his hand.

    This leaves Arthur in a lurch. He is involved in transporting some diamonds for a contact and he needs a fit and healthy minder for security purposes.

    So Arthur gets a replacement, Vernon (Mike Reid) who is a bon vivant when it comes to food and drink. Arthur is not happy about how much following the good food guide is costing him.

    Of course Arthur needs rescuing, his contact is involved in drugs. Terry plotting his revenge on the people who injured him finds a link between them and the people Arthur has got involved in.

    Despite the fisticuffs there is again more emphasis on humour in series 3. Mike Reid steals the show as Vernon, even though he initially betrays Arthur by going to the highest bidder. This is when Arthur refuses to get involved in drugs. This chimes with the anti drug stance taken by Terry in the previous episode.

    There is a bit of a roll call of stunt men of the era who have a big punch up at various parts of the episode. It is an enjoyable episode although with more than a few convenient coincidences.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1982 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • The Fans of Minder Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Latimer Road, North Kensington, London, England, UK(Terry attempt to get Des's £250 back)
    • Production company
      • Euston Films
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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