The Dustbinmen. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Tim Wylton), Heavy Breathing (Trevor Bannister), Cheese and Egg (Bryan Pringle), Winston Platt (Graham Haberfield). Copyright: ITV
The Dustbinmen
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1968 - 1970
- 21 episodes (3 series)
A sitcom from Jack Rosenthal about a team of Manchester refuse collectors. Also features Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, Tim Wylton, John Woodvine and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
Winston is distraught when he finds himself banned from watching City play. His girlfriend and colleagues are initially delighted, but soon find their own downsides to his predicament.
Further details
After emptying his 500,000th dustbin, Cheese and Egg decides to pack his bags and head for the bright lights of Blackpool, never to see a dustbin again!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 30th September 1969
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Bryan Pringle | C. E. "Cheese and Egg" Petty |
| Trevor Bannister | Heavy Breathing |
| Graham Haberfield | Winston Platt |
| Tim Wylton | Eric Llewellyn |
| John Woodvine | Trevelyan "Bloody Delilah" Sinclair |
| Paula Wilcox | Naomi |
| Stephanie Turner | Bridesmaid |
| Jack Rosenthal | Writer |
| Les Chatfield | Director |
| Jack Rosenthal | Producer |
| Denis Parkin | Production Designer |
| Derek Hilton | Composer |