...Dennis Waterman (who had previously played 2IC to John Thaw in The Sweeney) played the part of the eponymous minder (ie: bodyguard) to George Cole. It would be oversimplifying things to consider the programme as just another comedy. George Cole, an excellent actor - I first remember him in 'A life of Bliss' on the radio - became well known when he took the part of Flash Harry, the spiv in the St Trinian films.

It's, like, you're talking about life on another planet...