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Series · 1994–1997Ended

Common As Muck

7.0·2 seasons·12 episodes·50 min avg.

Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.

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The Nose Out of Joint
The Nose Out of JointUp next
Sep 7, 1994

A drama series that follows the adventures of a gang of dustbin men as they face the realities of privatisation. They're a wild bunch, a law unto themselves. But with the local people thinking they would be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.

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Keeping the Refuse Tender
Keeping the Refuse Tender
Sep 14, 1994

The day of judgement approaches and the management will have to take radical action if they're going to hang on to the refuse tender. Supercrew's card is marked and they'd better watch out if they're not to run into a bin-load of trouble.

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The Weekend
The Weekend
Sep 21, 1994

It's the weekend and the council are meeting to decide who gets the refuse tender. It's Jonno's big night out and Nev comes face-to-face with a secret from his past.

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Supercrew at the Job Centre
Supercrew at the Job Centre
Sep 28, 1994

The Belgians have taken over, in the form of Propre UK and the sleek Brian Forget. The binmen have to grit their teeth and sign on with the privatised outfit, even at lower wages. Only Ken refuses and gets himself paid off - but not for long. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable - until Ken starts taking an interest in Euro-legislation.

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Cash Bonus
Cash Bonus
Oct 5, 1994

Ken receives good news from his employer and Denice has an announcement to make. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living.

06
One More Battle to Fight
One More Battle to Fight
Oct 12, 1994

The binmen decide to fight back against Propre UK and stage a go-slow.

Cast

12 credited
Michelle Holmes
Marie
Kathy Burke
Sharon
Saeed Jaffrey
Nat Prabhakar
Neil Dudgeon
Ken Andrews
Richard Ridings
Bernard Green
Stephen Lord
Jonno Fox
Edward Woodward
Nev
Roy Hudd
John Parry
Anthony Barclay
Sunil
Lesley Sharp
Christine Stranks

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