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Minder S5E8 — The Balance of Power
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Minder•Season 5•Episode 8

The Balance of Power

8.1/10 · 109 votesOct 31, 198460 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byIan Toynton
Written byDavid Yallop

Season 5 Episodes9

Cast4

George Cole

George Cole

Arthur Daley

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Terry McCann

Glynn Edwards

Glynn Edwards

Dave Harris

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Crew5

Ian Toynton

Ian Toynton

Director

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Roy Pointer

Director of Photography

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Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

M

Maysoon Pachachi

Editor

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David Yallop

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Balance of Power" is episode 8 of Minder season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 109 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Ian Toynton and written by David Yallop, it aired on October 31, 1984.