Minder

Terry, a chauffeur, accepts a position with the notorious criminal Micky the Fish, only to become uneasy when the gangster’s mistress alleges that her jewellery have vanished, putting his life in jeopardy. The production features George Cole in a leading role.

High Drains Pilferer is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode genre and is listed simply as a programme, without any further classification beyond its title. The story follows Terry, who takes on a job as the driver for the notorious criminal known as Micky the Fish. Terry’s routine quickly turns uneasy when Micky’s mistress informs him that her jewellery has gone missing. The report of the stolen jewels leaves Terry fearing for his own safety, as the situation suggests he may be caught up in the gangster’s illicit affairs. The episode features George Cole in the cast, portraying the central character of Terry. Throughout the narrative, the tension between Terry’s ordinary employment and the dangerous world of Micky the Fish is highlighted, with the missing jewellery serving as the catalyst for Terry’s growing apprehension.