George Cole dies

[Zipperhead]

So long Arthur Daley (and other parts)

"Get hold of my accountant, Andrew, a bit cunning. He'll know what's going on. I don't want my death to ruin my living!"

[madcow]

Arthur Daley was an older version of Flash Harry from the St Trinians films.
George Cole at his best.
Watching Minder now is actually much better than the first time round , especially if you look at the title of each episode. It's unique blend of drama and comedy is hard to create and casting plays as much a part as the script. Brilliant stuff IMHO.

[Legs]

The feature-length Minder on the Orient Express is genius.

German passenger: Guten Morgen.
Arthur Daly: Pleased to meet you, Mr Morgan!
 

The Leeds Building Society ads were great, too.

RIP

[IanDG]

I'm assuming 'er indoors knows?

[Dibdib]

Somewhere at my mum's house I've got a copy of the 'novelty single', Arthur Daley - 'E's Alright. I'll try to dig it out next time I'm home.

[sg37409]

A favourite bit
The 12 Angry Men spoof, when Arfur tries to turn the jury:

Arfur: 'course hes innocent, you can see it in his boat.
Confused old asian woman on jury: his boat ?
Arfur: Boat race, madam.
Woman none the wiser and arfur carries on
 

[Mr Larrington]

The feature-length Minder on the Orient Express is genius.

Not least for the scene in which he duffs up Patrick Field