085. I'll Never Forget Whats'ername - Written William Ivory #9.1
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark

First Broadcast in the UK: 7th January 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as DC Field, Allan Corduner as Marty, Kenneth Cranham as Walter, David Hounslow as Trevor, Simon Kunz as Anderson, Sydney Livingstone as Bert, Lill Roughley as Doreen, Bill Moody as Fast Eddie, Dave Atkins as Punter, Mark Brignal as Governor

Story: Marty, an old friend of Arthur's has escaped from an open prison and seeks Arthur's assistance. Meanwhile Dave has decided to enter The Winchester Club into a local quiz with The Winning Post from the Isle of Dogs. When Arthur is upset as a result of old family enemy Walter's dismissal of the level of knowledge at the Winchester, Arthur decides the key lies with Marty, a professional quizzer. Morley and Field are very keen to catch up with Marty in order that he can serve the remainder of his sentence. With the law on Marty's tail and Morley particularly interested in catching up with Marty for a sale that put Morley out of pocket a few years earlier, Arthur decides the best solution is to put Marty in a safe house until quiz night - Ray's mum and dad's house. Unfortunately, the Winchester team of Arthur, Ray, Dave and Marty must meet to discuss tactics which means Marty has to come out of hiding.

When quiz night finally arrives and Marty is unavailable, Ray enlists the help of a surprise fourth person to make up the team.

Facts: This is the first episode to feature Jonty Stephens as D.C. Andy Field, who is given a significant role at the end of the episode - although we don't hear his first name mentioned until much later in #9.10 'Cars And Pints And Pains'. We learn that he is something of former professional quizzer as he comes to the rescue of the Winchester Club quiz team. At the start of this episode we see some shots of Arthur's new lockup location, which has now moved to the Park Royal Estate - it would remain at this location for the whole of series nine and series ten. Arthur's car lot has also moved in this episode, no longer on The Vale in Acton, it is now found on Churchfield Road also in Acton. Arthur also has a different car at the start of this series, more information on Arthur's Motors page. There is a minor link to previous episodes in this episode - when Marty goes missing and considers handing himself, Arthur calls Billy from Bradford to be the fourth member of the team  - Billy featured in several episodes in series 8.

Double Take: Bill Moody, who plays Fast Eddie previously appeared in #5.3 'A Number Of Old Wives Tales'. Dave Atkins who plays the punter at the car lot who wants to buy a Volkswagen Scirocco before Morley & Field come along, also appeared as Kenny in #3.5 'Dreamhouse'.

Bloopers: None found.

Title: 'I'll Never Forget What's'isname' - a 1967 film directed by Michael Winner about an advertising excutive that revolts against his boss - it starred Oliver Reed, Orson Welles and Carol White.

086. No Way To Treat A Daley - Written by Tim Firth #9.2
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark

First Broadcast in the UK: 14th January 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Richard Ridings as Warren, James Berwick as Joey, Philip Martin Brown as Pike, Suzy Cooper as Desiree, Emma Cunningham as Gloria, Nadio Fortune as Waiter, Matthew Lloyd Lewis as Pump Attendant, Nabil Massad as Mr. Ali, Desmond McNamara as Les, Hugh Sachs as Kenny, Nick Raggett as Gas Deliverer

Story: When Arthur buys a job lot of fire damaged goods from Eric's Garden Centre, he comes across an large air balloon which Dave convinces him would be an ideal earner for advertising. Deciding to set up in the advertising industry on the cheap, Arthur soon ends up in a spot of bother with Tony Pike, a local rogue who believes the local advertising industry is all his and it should stay that way. Meanwhile Ray has become tired of being Arthur's skivvy and decides that he needs a word with Arthur about being a real minder.

After Tony Pike's minder Warren spots Ray attempting to inflate the advertising balloon at a service station, he informs Pike who instructs Warren to treat Arthur to 'a night out on the marsh' - abducting Arthur and holding him hostage in an abandoned power station where Tony Pike and his minders will carry out retribution in the form of a punishment beating. It seems that Tony Pike is well known for his acts of retribution and when Ray discovers Arthur has gone missing, he begins frantic search for clues to Arthur's whereabouts - leading him to Les, a previous victim of one of Pike's beatings. As Ray begins to doubt his ability as a minder, he soon learns that Arthur's powers of persuasion are better than even he first thought.

Facts: Richard Ridings is probably more recognisable to some for his roles in the BBC comedy drama 'Common As Muck' and 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet'. Ray's girlfriend Gloria has quite a lot of screen time in this episode as she helps Ray to find out where to find Tony Pike. Much of this episode sees Arthur in the back of transit van as Warren drives him to Tilbury Power Station for a meeting with Tony Pike.

Double Take: Desmond McNamara who plays Pike previous victim Les (who works at the boxing club), also appeared in two other Minder episodes - as Reggie Reynolds in #3.6 'Another Bride Another Groom' and as Gossip in #10.10 'Bring Me The Head of Arthur Daley'.

Bloopers: None found.

Name That Tune: The music playing repeatedly in Tony Pike's car as he travels to meet Arthur is 'Spring' by Vivaldi.

Title: 'No Way To Treat A Lady' - a 1968 comic thriller directed by Jack Smight, that starred Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, George Segal and Eileen Heckart.

087. Uneasy Rider - Written by Geoff Rider #9.3
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence

First Broadcast in the UK: 21st January 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as D.C. Field, Brian Hibbard as Rabbit, Ian Bartholomew as Ralphy Warnock, Nick Dunning as Keef Warnock, Richard Brenner as Big Malc, Ben Chaplin as Conway, Christopher Ettridge as Jehovah's Witness, Jeff Rawle as Jehovah's Witness, Annie Lambert as Laura Kaye, Elaine Lordan as Trish, Roger Martin as Marks, Sara Stewart as Susie

Story: After receiving so old communications gear, Arthur decides to open 'The Daley Post', an all new London despatch service, employing London's most experienced despatch rider 'Rabbit' to oversee operations. It isn't long before Arthur's main competitors, the infamous Warnock Brothers decide that the Daley Post should be given a lot more business, not all of it being kosher. After a tip off from Dave, Ray soon becomes suspicious of the Warnocks and Arthur's new clients and Morley and Field are also very interested in why Arthur is doing business with the Warnock Brothers.

Meanwhile, a contact that Ray has established for the Daley Post is being hassled for a set of photographs of actress June Grainger, that the Daley Post has unfortunately lost in transit, which puts Arthur in even more bother.

Facts: This is the first time Arthur mentions his German trading contact Gunther, whose name is mentioned again in #9.8 'The Roof Of All Evil'. There is a very funny scene in this episode where Arthur is being held hostage at Ray's flat and he is saved by some very unexpected visitors. The phrase "It's the nature of the business" seems to be a recurring phrase in this episode, used by several of the characters to excuse all sorts of both intentional and unintentional events. Brian Hibbard who appears in this episode is more recognisable from his role as 'Chunky' from 'Making Out' and was originally a singer in the 1980s a cappella group 'The Flying Pickets'.

Apart from a conversation on the telephone between Arthur & Morley early on this episode, there are no dialogue scenes in this episode that see Arthur talk to either Morley or Field in person.

Double Take: Ian Bartholomew previously appeared as Keith Wendell in #4.10 'Get Daley'. Elaine Lordan previously appeared in the one-off anti drugs episode #6.8 'A Little Bit Of Give & Take'.

Bloopers: Watch closely at Ray arrives in the van at 42m43s, there seems to be an elderely gentleman standing at his gate watching everything that is going on.

Title: 'Easy Rider' - a 1969 American road movie written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern - that tells the story of two bikers (played by Fonda and Hopper) who travel through the American Southwest and South.

088. Looking for Mr. Goodtime - Written by David A. Yallop #9.4
Directed by Gordon Flemyng

First Broadcast in the UK: 28th January 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as DS Morley, Jonty Stephens as DC Field, Jim Carter as Tomkins, Colin Jeavons as Lockwood, Peter Baylis as Ashley, Ian Keith as DC Reed, Ronnie Letham as Mel Taylor, René Zagger as Stuart, Phillip Manikum as Syd, Amanda Burton as Prosecuting Counsel, Alan Rowe as Magistrate, David K.S. Tse as Willie, David Belcher as Tony, Eileen Bell as Miss Brown. David Hobbs as Desk Sergeant, Colin Spaull as John, Julia Goodman as Female Guest, Jeffrey Robert as Male Guest, Alan Palmer as Male Guest, Barny Clevely as Billy Mortimer, Russell Milton as Leslie, David Brocklehurst as Inspector, Paul Kelly as Bailiff

Story: Arthur and Ray are looking for Goodtime Motors as Arthur is given a tip off that there is a cheap Daimler up for sale there. Meanwhile Syd, a friend of Arthur's is looking for a Victorian lampost to replace the one he damaged after the motor traders association dinner that Arthur and Ray have also attended. While driving around Soho, Arthur thinks he spots what might be a suitable looking lampost and upon further inspection is mistakenly arrested for kerb crawling and accidentally assaulting a police officer. Arthur's lawyer Mr. Lockwood tells Arthur and Ray the only way for him to get off is to find Goodtime motors as quickly as possible. With Arthur acting suspiciously Ray begins to wonder whether Arthur is innocent or not, thought sets about finding witnesses to speak on Arthur's behalf at court.

Facts: This is one of the few episodes where Dave's surname 'Harris' is used in an episode, used when he is called as a witness in Arthur's case.

Double Take: Colin Jeavons previously appeared in #4.5 'The Car Lot Baggers'. The character of Tomkins, played by Jim Carter also appears in #10.8 'On The Autofront' - the only police link to series nine.

Bloopers: At 09m46 as Arthur and Ray leave Willie's shop in Chinatown, there are some interested onlookers in the background as Arthur tells Ray he has to see a man about a dog.

Title: 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' - a 1977 film starring Diane Keaton and Richard Gere where a dedicated schoolteacher spends her nights cruising bars, looking for abusive men with whom she can engage in progressively violent sexual encounters.

089. Opportunity Knocks And Bruises - Written by Chris Kelly and Iain Roy #9.5
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence

First Broadcast in the UK: 4th February 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as D.C. Field, Sean McGinley as Alexie Nolan, Natalie Roles as Amanda, Eliza Buckingham as Mrs. Mitchell, Robert Blythe as Councillor Griffiths, Brian McGrath as Mr. Fairchild, Chris Matthews as Cecil, Freddie Stuart as Wigmore, Orla Brady as Bank Teller, Melee Hutton as Secretary, Francis Pope as Lad

Story: When Arthur and Ray manage to sell their unwanted stock as fairground novelty prizes, they become unwittingly involved in fraud and major theft.

Facts: The hotel scenes in this episode were filmed on 22nd April 1992. Natalie Roles is more recognisable as DS Debbie McAllister in 'The Bill'.

Double Take: Eliza Buckingham previously appeared in #3.9 'Why Pay Tax?'

Bloopers: None found.

Title: 'Opportunty Knocks' - a talent show that ran for many years in the UK in various forms both on TV and radio between 1949 and 1990.

090. Gone With The Winchester - Written by Bernard Dempsey and Kevin Sperring #9.6
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark

First Broadcast in the UK: 11th February 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, James Booth as Toby Tug Johnson, Sidney Livingstone as Bert Daley, Lill Roughley as Doreen Daley, Emma Cunningham as Gloria, John Levitt as Jimmy The Jeweller, Frank Mills as Len (Arthur's Barber), Peter Gowen as Dermot, Terry John as Winchester Regular, Aaron Harris as as Winchester Regular, Terry Mortimer as Winchester Regular, Romolo Bruni as Carlos

Story: When a member of their boyhood gang re-appears, Arthur and Dave fall out. As a result, Arthur tries his hand at setting up 'Arthur's Palace' - a rival establishment to the Winchester Club.

Facts: In this episode we learn Arthur and Dave have in fact known each other for many years, who together with Arthur's brother Bert and Toby were all members of a gang known as 'The Backhanders'. We also learn the Arthur's brother Bert has previously been in prison, where Toby was supposed to have helped him out while he was inside. Another appearance by Frank Mills as Len (Arthur's Barber).

Double Take: James Booth who plays Toby previously appeared as Godfrey in #6.1 'Give Us This Day Arthur Daley's Bread'. This episode is the third of four appearances by Frank Mills - the second as Arthur's barber. He first appeared in #4.10 'Get Daley' and would later appear in #11.5 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'. Terry John, who appears as a "Winchester Regular" in this episode, previously appeared as Bertie in #7.1 'It's A Sorry Lorry, Morrie'.

Bloopers: None found.

Title: 'Gone With The Wind' - a 1939 film starring Thomas Mitchell and Barbara O'Neil in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man carry on a turbulent love affair in the American south during the Civil War and Reconstruction.

091. How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring - Written by William Ivory #9.7
Directed by Richard Standeven

First Broadcast in the UK: 18th February 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Colin Farrell as Alf, Liz Fraser as Delilah, Sidney Livingstone as Bert, John Normington as Hapless, Helen Masters as Janet, Lewis George as Gerry 'Bechers' Brook, Nigel Gregory as Harold, Debbi Blythe as Stella, Andrew Bailey as Pete, Gordon Winter as Lenny, Mark Mckenna as Colin, Geoffrey Larder as Flash, John Halstead as Norman, Max Murray Burrows as Young Boy, Philp Childs as D.S. Harris, Robert Demeger as Monty

Story: When Arthur is persuaded to retire, Ray jumps at the chance to take over Daley Enterprises. Arthur soon finds that the life of leisure he was looking forward to so much, isn't what he thought it would be. Ray soon realises that business without Arthur is harder than he first thought as he becomes the victim of a scam set up by a nasty fence known as Gerry 'Bechers' Brook.

Facts: In the is episode we see that a young Ray Daley really does have a business head of his own as he computerises the stock at the lock-up - however, it is Arthur's experience that gets them both out of a sticky situation with the law and local fence Gerry 'Bechers' Brook. Arthur also has a secret compartment at the back of a filing cabinet at the lockup, which we only ever see in this episode.

Double Take: Colin Farrell, who shares a name with a more popular Hollywood actor had previously appeared as 'Tasty Tim' in #5.9 'Around The Corner' from 1984.

Bloopers: Just before eight minutes, Arthur's old business colleague Hapless seems to infer that Arthur & 'Er Indoors either did not have any children or some problem exists that means that Arthur is unable to hand his business interests over to a direct heir apparent i.e. his children. If Hapless is suggesting that Arthur does not have any children, this is a clear problem of continuity as Arthur mentions his children in several episodes of first three series.

Title: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' - a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: The Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune.

092. The Roof Of All Evil - Written by William Ivory #9.8
Directed by Gordon Flemyng

First Broadcast in the UK: 25th February 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Pete Postlethwaite as Logie, Philip Locke as Fingers Rossetti, Liza Walker as Isabella, Kevin Dignam as Steve, Simon Molloy as House Owner

Story: After receiving from some equipment from his German contact Gunther, Arthur launches 'Daley Into Space' and attempts to break into the satellite TV installation market. However, his efforts to become a market leader are soon hampered when no one can understand the German installation instructions and that fact that Logie, a local electronics expert with form who Arthur has employed to help him & Ray out, has a failing eye sight and a fear of heights - not exactly perfect for installing satellite dishes.

Ray accepts a satellite installation job from 'Fingers' Rossetti, a local hard case familiar to Arthur (for all the wrong reasons) and whose daughters Ray knew at school. After Rossetti bans any contact between his daughter Isabella and her boyfriend Steve who Ray also knew at school, Isabella asks for Ray's help to find Steve. This causes all sorts of problems for Arthur who never wanted the Rossetti job in the first place.

Facts: This episode has one of the smallest cast lists in the whole series of Minder.

Double Take: Pete Postlethwaite had previously appeared in #3.12 'Back In Good Old England'.

Bloopers: None found.

Title: 'The Root of All Evil' - a 1947 drama film about a woman's ride to the top as she marries into money.

093. Last Orders At The Winchester - Written by Gary Lawson and John Phelps #9.9
Directed by A.J. Quinn

First Broadcast in the UK: 4th March 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as D.C. Field, Geoffrey Hutchings as Heart Attack, Gavin Richards as Vic, Emma Cunningham as Gloria, Aaron Harris as Barry, Barry McCarthy as George, George Sweeney as Little Pete, George Raistrick as Monty, Frankie Cosgrave as Angie, Julian Gartside as D.S. Thorpe, James Saxon as Harry, Michele Winstanley as Sandra, Basil Moss as Vicar, Dan Strauss as Surveyor, Anna Mackmin as Receptionist, Alice McDonald as Singer

Story: The Winchester club faces permanent closure when one of Arthur's ideas to celebrate 25 years of The Winchester Club go disastrously wrong thanks to some bad handywork from ex-convict turned painter and decorator 'Heart Attack'. After Heart Attack knocks down a load bearing wall by mistake and goes missing it is left to the club's regulars to save the club from closure by raising 30 thousand pounds. Ray and Gloria decide to organise a charity football match against the local police - with D.S. Morley as the referee. Meanwhile newcomer on the manor Vic, who has just opened a new pub around the corner seems to sit uneasily with Arthur - especially as another Winchester Regular is arrested and Heart Attack spots the reason he was sent down in the past.

Facts: In the episode we learn that Winchester Club has now been open for 25 years. The final scenes of this episode are filmed at Southall FC's old ground which was demolished in 1996.

Double Take: Barry McCarthy previously appeared in #3.12 'Back In Good Old England' and #8.4 'Three Cons Make A Mountain'. George Sweeney also appeared #2.12 'All About Scoring Innit?" and the 1988 Christmas Special 'An Officer and a Car Salesman'.

Bloopers: Despite Vic's 'Hat & Feathers' pub often referred to in this episode as being 'just around the corner', in order to get there Arthur, Ray and Dave are still required to drive some distance to get there.

094. Cars And Pints And Pains - Written by David A. Yallop #9.10
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark

First Broadcast in the UK: 11th March 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as D.C. Field, Dhobi Oparei as Winston, Juliette Grassby as Linda, Rebecca Lamb as Sarah, David Boyce as Dean Cooper, Chris Hunter as Mr Jarvis, Andy Lucas as Tony, Chris Sanders as Phil, Alan Talbot as Taxi Driver, John Quarmby as Car Thief, Rita Gerza as Police Woman, Paul Trussel as First Policeman, Ian Minney as Second Policeman

Story: Arthur decides that if he can't sell his second hand cars he will hire them out instead as part of a package including a pitch at a car boot sale and entrance to happy hour at the Winchester. However, Ray has a few problems with the customers and when hired help and Ray's friend Winston accidentally lends out Arthur's Daimler by mistake, this forces Arthur to take the only car left, a mark II Ford Cortina - which Morley finds out has been nicked. Meanwhile Morley and Field are also investigating a string of local robberies, which Ray accidentally finds himself involved in trying to promote Arthur's car hire package to a local woman called Linda, who Ray takes a fancy to. Arthur is also keen to know why his Daimler has been taken for a test drive throughout the whole of England as he is receiving regular reports from the police about its whereabouts.

Facts: In this episode Morley refers to D.C. Field as 'Andy'. At the start of the episode we also see Arthur wearing a colourful tie with cars on it which is not seen elsewhere thoughout the series. There are some great car scenes in this episode where Morley and Field suspect Arthur is speeding around town and set off in pursuit. John Quarmby who plays the car thief who takes Arthur's Daimler is probably more recognisable as hotel inspector Mr. Carnegie in the 'Basil The Rat' episode of the BBC Comedy 'Fawlty Towers'. Dhobi Oparei who plays Ray's friend Winston would later star alongside Lex Shrapnel in the film 'Thunderbirds' in 2004.

Double Take: Chris Sanders who plays bookmaker Phil in this episode, would later appears as Luigi in the final episode of the series, #10.10 'The Long Good Thursday'.

Bloopers: None found.

095. The Great Trilby - Written by Bernard Dempsey and Kevin Sperring #9.11
Directed by Roger Bamford

First Broadcast in the UK: 18th March 1993

Cast: Glynn Edwards as Dave, Nicholas Day as D.S. Morley, Jonty Stephens as D.C. Field, Simon Chilvers as Bill McCabe, Pip Torrens as Muldier, Emma Cunningham as Gloria, Frank Baker as Spiky, Richard Avery as Dayglow, Simon Holmes as Nobby Green, Thomas Wheatley as Vicar, Michael Vaughan as Timmons, Margery Withers as Mabel, Richard Platt as Teller, Ian Barritt as Supervisor, Adlyn Ross as Receptionist, Sarah Carpenter as Secretary, Pat Rossiter as Ethel

Story: When Arthur learns he's next in line to inherit a fortune, he and Ray decide to set out to trace the ancestry of the Daley family down under. Meanwhile Gloria's flat has been burgled and DC Field is on the case and DS Morley nicks Arthur for forgery which might just spoil his chances of any inheritance he might receive if he finally gets to go down under.

Facts: This is the first of a three part story that sees Arthur and Ray go to Australia. This is the final episode to feature regular police officers and D.S. Morley and D.C. Field who would not be seen again. This is the only episode where we see Ray's girlfriend Gloria's flat. Arthur seems to have an old Ford Escort stock car with the number 109 on it parked outside his lockup in this episode. At the solicitor's office we learn that Arthur is Bert's older brother as Arthur is quick to remind Ray that he is first in line to any inheritance from the Daley legacy. We also learn some family history about the Daleys - Arthur's parents were called Albert Daley and Daisy Chandler, his grandfather Alfred Daley, his great grandfather Archibald Daley, his great great grandfather Alphonse Daley, whose mother was Grace Daley.

Bloopers: Not strictly a blooper, but when Arthur tells Ray to catch the bus at just before eight minutes to collect his Daimler, Ray's van was parked at Gloria's flat just moments earlier.

096. A Taste Of Money - Written by William Ivory #9.12
Directed by Roger Bamford

First Broadcast in the UK: 25th March 1993

Cast: Simon Chilvers as Bill McCabe, Bill Hunter as Reid, Nikki Coghill as Susan Hamilton, Alex Morcos as Rod Thompson, Arthur Dignam as Geoffrey Evans, Robert Alexander as Concierge, Kerry Blakeman as Johnson, Boris Brkic as Ross, Diana Cole as Evans' Secretary

Story: Arthur and Ray live it up down under as Arthur spends like a millionaire. Arthur soon realises there is tough competition for the Daley inheritance.

Facts: The end titles of this episode are slightly different to rest of the series, this time set on a bridge in Sydney. During the filming of this episode, Dennis Waterman was appearing on stage in Australia at the same time as George Cole was in town filming Minder and according to George Cole, the two did not meet up to discuss old times - George Cole being on location all day and Dennis Waterman being on stage in the evening. Sadly, this almost crossing of paths did not transpire into a cameo appearance by Terry McCann and many see this as a missed opportunity for the series. Interestingly, this second part of the trilogy is written by a different author to that of parts one and three.

As Arthur gets on the plane in this episode, he is carrying a BOAC bag - BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) was essentially the predecessor to British Airways that finally became British Airways following a merger with BEA (British European Airways) in 1974. Watch carefully at 05m17s, as Arthur is forced to put his things through the scanner at Heathrow, the time/date stamp on the machine clearly shows 20.03.92 16:08:59 indicating precisely when this scene was likely to have been filmed - almost a year before it was broadcast. Gary Webster states on the Australian DVD commentary for this episode that the Heathrow scenes were filmed upon returning to the UK after shooting down under.

On the Australian DVD commentary for this episode George Cole mentions that he had no idea when they started filming series 9 that he would be jetting off to Australia and that the film crew were in Australia for the best part of a month.

Bloopers: When they leave at Heathrow airport in this episode, Ray mentions that Arthur's passport ran out in the 1960s, which cannot have been true for him to go to have gone overseas in previous episodes such as northern France in #6.7 'Minder On The Orient Express', Jesolo, Italy in #6.8 'A Little Bit Of Give & Take' or Torremolinos, Spain mentioned in #9.7 'How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring'. Also watch extremely carefully at 40 minutes in the hotel room as Ray tells Arthur he has some funny opinions of Australians, the scene is obviously cut with the separate take of Arthur leaving the bathroom.

097. For A Few Dollars More - Written by Bernard Dempsey and Kevin Sperring #9.13
Directed by Roger Bamford

First Broadcast in the UK: 1st April 1993

Cast: Bill Hunter as Reid, Terry Gill as Collins, Danielle Spencer as Robyn, Robert Alexander as Concierge, Roy Billing as Davis, Mark Strickson as Swan, George Leppard as Manager, Boris Brkic as Ross, Nic Gazzana as Burger Stall Owner, Carole Skinner as Mary Maguire, Rob Hunter as Man in Pub, John Meillon Jr as Man in Pub, Hugh Wade as Receptionist, Cate Murray as Deidre, Michael Burgess as Policeman, Troy Rowley as Bellboy

Story: Penniless and in danger of being caught without a valid visa, Arthur and Ray try as hard as possible to try and raise the money they need for the air fare home.

Facts: Although Glynn Edwards does not appear the Australian episodes, George Cole has stated that he is in them because they speak to Dave on the phone.

Bloopers: None found.

Last updated by : 25th March 2013 by jno

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