Minder

A convict manages to break out of Chelmsford prison, sparking a sudden surge of interest. Seeing a chance for profit, Arthur plans to sell his exclusive report of the escape to Fleet Street. The story promises a lucrative payday for the journalist.

Looking for Micky is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the genre of a straightforward drama, offering viewers a compact narrative that unfolds within its limited running time. The title hints at a search, and the episode format means the story is contained and resolved within one instalment. The central action centres on a prisoner who manages to break out of Chelmsford prison. As the escape unfolds, a character called Arthur recognises a lucrative opportunity. He intends to capitalise on the incident by selling his exclusive account of the event to the newspapers of Fleet Street, hoping the sensational details will fetch a good price. Arthur’s plan hinges on the immediacy of the escape and the appetite of Fleet Street for fresh, exclusive material. By positioning himself as the sole source of inside information, he aims to turn the chaotic break‑out into a profitable scoop. The episode follows this premise, focusing on the interplay between the escaped criminal’s actions and Arthur’s bid to monetise the story.