RIP https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61372712
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Bloody hell, that is a shock. R I P
Shocking news. He appeared in some of my favourite series on TV such as Minder and the Sweeney.
RIP, he sang many a memorable theme song.
RIP Terry McCann... Was he a Fulham or Chelsea fan in Minder?
I was only watching an episode of New Tricks the other day and thinking I haven't seen much of him recently.
RIP
Sad news.
I loved Minder.
Sacrilege I know, but I’ve always thought Minder was better than Only Fools and Horses.
Minder was excellent up until he left, carried on without him and was dire.Quote:
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Much better in my opinion. Pretty similar though in many respects. Arthur and Del Boy would have been nasty pieces of work in real life.Quote:
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The Sweeney was the best British cop show ever. RIP Dennis and thanks for the memories.
For me , Minder in its prime was brilliant tv.Quote:
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However, as Carter in the Sweeney he was superb.
Some of the episodes with Arthur's nephew Ray Daley were good, I've watched some recently.Quote:
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RIP Dennis. Fond memories of watching Minder, takes me back to my childhood. Arguably the best theme tv tune and he wrote and sang it himself.
Great British TV actor, gave millions of viewers a lot of entertainment over the years in The Minder , Sweeney and New Tricks .
I preferred Minder too. Thought Only Fools was a little over- rated.Quote:
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I also preferred Minder. RIP Dennis/Terry
Shut it!!!Quote:
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RIP Dennis.
He was great in new tricks and minder. The chemistry between tel and Arthur was fantastic. Only 74 aswell
I didn't know he and Rula Lenska had split up. RIP Dennis.
RIP Dennis and thanks for the memories.
He admitted he beat Rula Lenska, horrible man.Quote:
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He’s very lucky Ken Barlow never got hold of him!Quote:
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:hehe: - You're nicked!!!Quote:
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The Sweeney- iconic programme , ahead of its time. Great actors and action. Wouldn’t be able to show it on tv these days.
I agree. It surprised me that all the headlines mentioned Minder and New trick but not The Sweeney. I'd like to know why? Has it been 'cancelled'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Whisperer
I remember he appeared on a chat show and the interviewer asked him if he regretted that Rula left him because of domestic violence. He replied by saying something like, if I'd known that I'd have given her a clump a lot earlier. If it was now he'd never have worked again. That said I don't think Minder or Only Fools and Horses would be made now. I was a massive fan of both. I think they both hit a real golden age after the first series or two. Then I think they both went downhill quite badly towards the end, particularly Minder after Waterman left.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninian opinian
Both Minder and the Sweeney are regularly on ITV4. Minder, as with most comedies, is showing it’s age but the Sweeney is great viewing and better than most of today’s TV, even if you can remember the storylines from the 70s