British Comedy Guide
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

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.

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Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 5

Alderman Wentworth has a top secret operation for Delilah and number three gang: a nuclear holocaust drill. The operation is being run by computer, and it's not without a fair share of oversights and annoyances.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th August 1970
Time
9:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bryan Pringle C. E. "Cheese and Egg" Petty
Trevor Bannister Heavy Breathing
Graham Haberfield Winston Platt
Tim Wylton Eric Llewellyn
Brian Wilde Bernard "Bloody Delilah" Pook
John Barrett Smellie Ibbotson
Guest cast
Ronald Radd Alderman Wentworth
Thelma Falls-Hand (as Thelma Falls Hand) Nurse
Bill Dean Motorist
Derek Etchells Voice on Walkie Talkie (Voice)
Writing team
Jim Andrew Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Dick Everitt (as Richard Everitt) Producer
Don Kelly Editor
Eugene Ferguson Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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