Arthur Daley (played by George Cole) is a protagonist in Minder.
A middle-aged chancer and petty schemer who runs various legally dubious businesses. He relies on his bodyguards for protection and frequently uses his local barman as an unwitting messenger. After Terry leaves, he takes in his nephew Ray and appoints him as his new minder. He is eventually apprehended by the police in the series finale. Terry McCann (played by Dennis Waterman) is a protagonist in Minder.
An honest and likeable former boxer turned personal bodyguard. He starred alongside Arthur Daley in the first seven series before leaving the cast in 1989. His final storyline reveals that he married and emigrated to Australia to finally escape Arthur's influence. Ray (played by Gary Webster) appears in Minder.
Arthur Daley's nephew, who takes over as Arthur's new minder after Terry departs. He is well-spoken, educated, and dresses in designer suits, preferring mineral water over ale. Unlike Terry, he is rarely involved in physical fights and relies on Arthur's old Ford Transit van for transport. Dave Harris (played by Glynn Edwards) appears in Minder.
The owner and barman of the local members-only Winchester Club. He often acts as an unwitting messenger for Arthur and turns a blind eye to his shady deals. Initially a minor character, he becomes more prominent by the second series and is apprehended alongside Arthur in the final episode.
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Characters
Arthur Daley
(played by George Cole) — protagonist
A middle-aged chancer and petty schemer who runs various legally dubious businesses. He relies on his bodyguards for protection and frequently uses his local barman as an unwitting messenger. After Te...
Terry McCann
(played by Dennis Waterman) — protagonist
An honest and likeable former boxer turned personal bodyguard. He starred alongside Arthur Daley in the first seven series before leaving the cast in 1989. His final storyline reveals that he married...
Ray
(played by Gary Webster) — supporting
Arthur Daley's nephew, who takes over as Arthur's new minder after Terry departs. He is well-spoken, educated, and dresses in designer suits, preferring mineral water over ale. Unlike Terry, he is rar...
Dave Harris
(played by Glynn Edwards) — supporting
The owner and barman of the local members-only Winchester Club. He often acts as an unwitting messenger for Arthur and turns a blind eye to his shady deals. Initially a minor character, he becomes mor...
Key Relationships
Ray → Terry McCann
(Social Colleague)
Ray → Arthur Daley
(Professional Associate)
Dave Harris → Terry McCann
(Social Acquaintance)
Arthur Daley → Dave Harris
(Professional Client)
Arthur Daley → Terry McCann
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
The unlikely partnership between a former boxer turned bodyguard and a small-time entrepreneur navigating London's underworld
Plot Progression
The Setup
The Con
The Fallout
The Resolution
Minder (1979) · 7.2/10 · action-adventure, comedy, crime, drama
