General★ New
Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 12 of 13

Quick Summary

Terry is pleased when an old friend comes back to England, but he soon realises that old scores still need to be settled. The drama includes a guest appearance by Pete Postlethwaite, with George Cole and Dennis Waterman also appearing.

About This Program

is a televised episode presented as a drama. It is listed simply as a programme of the episode type, with the title itself hinting at a return to familiar surroundings in the United Kingdom. The story centres on a character called Terry, who feels a surge of satisfaction when an old acquaintance arrives back on English soil. However, Terry soon discovers that the reunion is not without complications, as lingering grievances from the past begin to surface, suggesting that old scores still need to be addressed. The episode features a guest appearance by Pete Postlethwaite, whose involvement adds a notable presence to the narrative. Alongside him, the regular cast includes George Cole and Dennis Waterman, both of whom share screen time in this particular instalment. Overall, the drama weaves together themes of nostalgia and unresolved tension, using the return of a long‑absent friend as the catalyst for the unfolding events. The combination of the three actors and the concise plot structure creates a compact yet engaging viewing experience that stays true to its title’s promise of revisiting a familiar English setting.

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Minder broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 10:15pm, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime49 mins
DirectorFrancis Megahy

Cast & Crew

FM
Francis MegahyDirector
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George Laytonas Des
DH
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Pete Postlethwaiteas Jack Wragg
DW
Dennis Watermanas Terry McCann
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Peter Childsas Rycott
GC
George Coleas Arthur Daley
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Norman Beatonas Billy