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Minder · S5 · E4

The Second Time Around

  • TV-14
  • Sep 26, 1984
  • 60 min

An old author friend of Arthur's comes back to town to write a book and sell her house. When she learns that her ex husband has sold the house without her permission, she hires Terry and a secretary to help with ideas, and Arthur to help get the money back.

About this episode

An old author friend of Arthur's comes back to town to write a book and sell her house. When she learns that her ex husband has sold the house without her permission, she hires Terry and a secretary to help with ideas, and Arthur to help get the money back.

Season 5

9 episodes
  1. 1Goodbye Sailor

    60 minSep 5, 1984

    When Arthur is stuck with 1,500 pairs of imported shoes, he and Terry find themselves on a boat being chased by the Customs and Excise.

  2. 2What Makes Shamy Run?

    60 minSep 12, 1984

    Arthur is repaid a debt in dodgy £20 notes, but by the time it comes to light they are counterfeit his creditor is heading on a flight to India.

  3. 3A Number of Old Wives' Tales

    60 minSep 19, 1984

    Arthur gets involved with Clive Cosgrove, who has several businesses which are all run by women but it turns out that he is married to all of them.

  4. 4The Second Time Around

    60 minSep 26, 1984Now viewing

    An old author friend of Arthur's comes back to town to write a book and sell her house. When she learns that her ex husband has sold the house without her permission, she hires Terry and a secretary to help with ideas, and Arthur to help get the money back.

  5. 5Second Hand Pose

    60 minOct 3, 1984

    Due to mix up, Terry is left in a large industrial meat freezer and decides to leave Arthur's employ, obtaining work helping out an old friend who is in the second hand furniture business.

  6. 6The Long Ride Back to Scratchwood

    60 minOct 10, 1984

    Arthur and Terry get involved in a scam to sell football tickets to fans, for the clash between England and Scotland. But the scheme doesn't go to plan, and a surprise is in store for Arthur...

  7. 7Hypnotising Rita

    60 minOct 17, 1984

    Arthur and Terry help Dr. Sudbury and his teenage fiancé, Rita, an heiress about to inherit a great deal of money, escape her disapproving family who say the doctor has hypnotised Rita into falling for him so he can claim her money.

  8. 8The Balance of Power

    60 minOct 31, 1984

    When Arthur's car lot is compulsory purchased by the council, he decides to run as an independent candidate in the local by-election. Terry and a reporter help out, but just as he is about to win, the opposition want him barred for overspending during his campaign.

  9. 9Around the Corner

    60 minDec 26, 1984

    To cover a debt, Arthur is given a greyhound, but while Terry is trying to train him, Arthur gets conned over videos that don't exist.

Guest stars

Beryl ReidRuby Hubbard
Bill MaynardBarney Todd
John F. LandryRonnie Todd
Fiona MollisonSusan Hall
Ivor RobertsJack Hodgson
Dot RubinJane Lugg
Nigel Le VaillantAndy
Peter BirrelJohn Scott
Barry MartinTony Strong
David WebbJohn Draham
Sara Heliane ElliotTemp
Erika HoffmanFaith
Alan HarrisTV Studio worker (uncredited)