Minder(1979)

The world is your lobster

Minder is a roguish British comedy-drama that follows Arthur Daley, a small-time crook navigating London's underworld with charm and cunning. Paired with his minder Terry McCann, a street-smart bodyguard and occasional enforcer, Arthur schemes his way through dodgy deals, con jobs, and petty crimes that rarely go according to plan. The series balances sharp humour with genuine tension as the duo stumble from one misadventure to the next, their friendship tested by loyalty, greed, and the constant threat of rival criminals and police attention. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s London, Minder captures the banter, wit, and moral ambiguity of its protagonists while exploring themes of survival, camaraderie, and the blurred line between right and wrong. Witty, fast-paced, and darkly comedic, the show became a British television classic.