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Minder

Series 5 · 9 episodes · Sep 5, 1984

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    Episode 1

    Goodbye Sailor

    Sep 5, 1984

    When Arthur is stuck with 1,500 pairs of imported shoes, he and Terry find themselves on a boat being chased by the Customs and Excise.

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    Episode 2

    What Makes Shamy Run?

    Sep 12, 1984

    Arthur is repaid a debt in dodgy £20 notes, but by the time it comes to light they are counterfeit his creditor is heading on a flight to India.

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    Episode 3

    A Number of Old Wives' Tales

    Sep 19, 1984

    Arthur gets involved with Clive Cosgrove, who has several businesses which are all run by women but it turns out that he is married to all of them.

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    Episode 4

    The Second Time Around

    Sep 26, 1984

    An old author friend of Arthur's comes back to town to write a book and sell her house. When she learns that her ex husband has sold the house without her permission, she hires Terry and a secretary to help with ideas, and Arthur to help get the money back.

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    Episode 5

    Second Hand Pose

    Oct 3, 1984

    Due to mix up, Terry is left in a large industrial meat freezer and decides to leave Arthur's employ, obtaining work helping out an old friend who is in the second hand furniture business.

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    Episode 6

    The Long Ride Back to Scratchwood

    Oct 10, 1984

    Arthur and Terry get involved in a scam to sell football tickets to fans, for the clash between England and Scotland. But the scheme doesn't go to plan, and a surprise is in store for Arthur...

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    Episode 7

    Hypnotising Rita

    Oct 17, 1984

    Arthur and Terry help Dr. Sudbury and his teenage fiancé, Rita, an heiress about to inherit a great deal of money, escape her disapproving family who say the doctor has hypnotised Rita into falling for him so he can claim her money.

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    Episode 8

    The Balance of Power

    Oct 31, 1984

    When Arthur's car lot is compulsory purchased by the council, he decides to run as an independent candidate in the local by-election. Terry and a reporter help out, but just as he is about to win, the opposition want him barred for overspending during his campaign.

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    Episode 9

    Around the Corner

    Dec 26, 1984

    To cover a debt, Arthur is given a greyhound, but while Terry is trying to train him, Arthur gets conned over videos that don't exist.