General★ New
Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 9 of 13

Quick Summary

Arthur manages to strike a profitable deal concerning a fireplace, earning a good margin for himself. At the same time, Terry is obliged to mind a dodgy bookie, an arrangement that puts a noticeable damper on his budding romance with Dolly.

About This Program

Why Pay Tax? is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the comedy‑drama genre and follows the everyday misadventures of its regular characters, offering a slice of life that mixes light‑hearted schemes with personal setbacks. In this instalment Arthur lands a lucrative arrangement involving a fireplace. The deal proves financially rewarding, highlighting his knack for spotting profitable opportunities and adding a touch of commercial success to his storyline. Meanwhile, Terry finds himself tasked with looking after a questionable bookie. The responsibility proves troublesome, as the bookie’s dubious nature creates complications that spill over into Terry’s personal life. The pressure of managing the dodgy bookie ultimately dampens the momentum of Terry’s budding romance with Dolly, putting a strain on what had been a promising relationship.

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Minder broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 10:15pm, Sunday, 1 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime51 mins
DirectorRoy Ward Baker

Cast & Crew

RW
GC
George Coleas Arthur Daley
GE
SG
Shay Gormanas Forman
DW
Dennis Watermanas Terry McCann
MM
Michael Medwinas Barry
ND
Nigel Davenportas Ray
RB
RC
Ronny Cushas Ram
KM
Kika Markhamas Dolly