The Dustbinmen

Seasons

1969

UK

7.8

Adventures encountered by a group of refuse collectors.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Beside the Seaside

When Winston decides to watch Manchester City training, Bloody Delilah is inundated with calls, from angry residents, complaining their bins have not been emptied. The gang think he's lonely so get the idea to keep him happy.

S1 • E2

Banned from the Football?

Cheese and Egg is once again standing for the depot committee so the gang can stop any investigation of public complaints. In a bid to stop the gangs fiddles, on the side, Bloody Delilah puts up Smellie Ibbotson as his candidate.

S1 • E3

The 500,000th Bin

Winston is banned from football after throwing a Cornish Pasty at the opposition goalkeeper. He now makes life a misery for everybody at the depot. So Bloody Delilah takes his place at court leaving him free to go to see City.

S1 • E4

Fog

A thick fog leaves Bloody Delilah stranded at the depot for the night with the Thunderbird 3 crew.As the long night drags by, and Winston desperate to know the result of his beloved Manchester City's game,things may never be the same again.

S1 • E5

The Annual Election

When a thick fog descends, Cheese and Egg and his gang are marooned at the depot with their inspector. They decide to sleep in the canteen and have to try to live together for one night.

S1 • E6

One Woman Resists Heavy Breathing

Heavy Breathing decides he needs a rest from his woman admirers, so he gets a transfer to another gang. But when he meets Mrs. Green Gables and when she doesn't fall for him, but fancies Eric instead, his world is shattered.

S1 • E7

The Christmas Special

The gang go to the pub on Christmas eve, they are broke and depressed. Suddenly a pregnant woman sends them 4 pints. She tells them that she is expecting her baby on Christmas day. They take it as an omen, and go to church for Mass. The vicar meets them outside and makes them clear out the bins. 9 minute Christmas Special.