You Need Hands 

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Ian Sharp

Writers:

Andrew Payne, Leon Griffiths (deviser)

Stars:

Dennis Waterman, George Cole, George Layton

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Waterman	...	Terry
George Cole	...	Arthur
George Layton	...	Des
Julian Holloway	...	Matthews
Mike Reid	...	Vernon
Alan MacNaughtan	...	Merrick
Harry Landis	...	Lenny Bowman
Martin Fisk	...	Security Guard
Gareth Milne	...	Gerry
Richard Clay-Jones	...	Mick
Steve Emerson	...	Merrick's Heavy
Leslie Sarony	...	Old Man
Nicola Kimber	...	Carol
Debby Cumming	...	Julie
Terry Gurry	...	Bowman's Heavy

Storyline

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 fact the consignment turns out to be drugs, placing Arthur in danger and requiring Terry to come to his assistance.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 1982 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Latimer Road, North Kensington, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Euston Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

46 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

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

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