Minder

In this vintage comedy drama, Terry's girlfriend becomes entangled in a robbery that spirals out of control. At the same time, police seize Arthur's lock‑up, turning it into a temporary holding area. The programme stars Dennis Waterman and George Cole.

is a single episode of a British programme that falls squarely into the vintage comedy‑drama category. The instalment features the familiar faces of Dennis Waterman and George Cole, whose presence gives the piece a recognisable, classic feel. The storyline centres on two separate mishaps. Terry’s girlfriend unexpectedly becomes entangled in a robbery, finding herself caught up in the criminal act. At the same time, Arthur’s lock‑up is seized by the police, turning his usual routine on its head. Both threads are handled in the show’s characteristic light‑hearted manner, keeping the tone breezy despite the potentially serious situations. The juxtaposition of a robbery‑involved girlfriend and a police‑taken lock‑up creates the kind of situational comedy that the series is known for. Overall, the episode maintains the hallmarks of a vintage comedy drama, with Waterman and Cole delivering performances that fit comfortably within the genre’s conventions. Their involvement, combined with the quirky plot twists, makes a typical, entertaining entry in the programme’s catalogue.