Minder stars George Cole as Arthur Daley, Dennis Waterman as Terry McCann, and Gary Webster as Ray Daley, following a dodgy used-car dealer and his bodyguard in London.
Main cast
- Arthur DaleyGeorge Cole1–11Main
- Terence ‘Terry’ McCannDennis Waterman1–9Main
- Ray DaleyGary Webster10–11Main
Supporting cast
- Detective Sergeant ChisholmPatrick Malahide1–11Supp
- DaveGlynn Edwards1–11Supp
- WillieDerek Benfield1–11Supp
- Arthur’s wife – unnamed / Mrs. DaleyIrene Sutcliffe1–3Supp
- HarryPeter Childs5–11Supp
Guest & voice
- Various guest rolesJohn Challis2 episodesGuest
- Various guest rolesMaureen Lipman1 episodeGuest
- Various guest rolesGeorge Sweeney1 episodeGuest
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About this cast
Minder is a classic British comedy-drama that originally aired on ITV from 1979 to 1994. The series revolves around Arthur Daley, a charmingly unscrupulous used-car dealer, and his muscle, Terry McCann, who often find themselves entangled in various schemes and adventures in London’s underworld.
FAQs
Who plays Arthur Daley in Minder?
George Cole plays the charmingly dodgy used-car dealer Arthur Daley.
Who plays Terry McCann in Minder?
Dennis Waterman plays Terry McCann, Arthur Daley’s bodyguard and friend.
Who plays Ray Daley in Minder?
Gary Webster plays Ray Daley, Arthur’s nephew who takes over as the minder after Terry leaves.
How many seasons of Minder are there?
The original series ran for 11 seasons (1979–1994), with a total of 97 episodes.
Is Minder based on a true story?
No, Minder is a fictional comedy-drama series created by Leon Griffiths. It was inspired by London’s underworld but not directly based on a specific true story.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026