Common As Muck

The trials and tribulations of a group of binmen brought together by their common love of their job.

Cast:Neil Dudgeon , Richard Ridings , Stephen Lord , Edward Woodward , Roy Hudd , Anthony Barclay , Michelle Holmes , Paul Kember , Nimmy March , Kathy Burke , Saeed Jaffrey , Ian Mercer , Freda Dowie , Lesley Sharp , Terence Rigby , Paul Shane , Tim Healy , Mike Kelly

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Nose Out of Joint

Wed, Sep 7, 1994

A gang of dustbin men, a wild bunch, a law unto themselves, face the realities of privatisation, when local people think they'd be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Keeping the Refuse Tender

Wed, Sep 14, 1994

It is judgement day for the Supercrew; if George catches any of the men drinking on the round they'll be instantly dismissed. Jonno wins the draw for a night out with Miss Parks and Gardens. Ken tries to come to terms with Denice's affair.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Weekend

Wed, Sep 21, 1994

While visiting Foxy in hospital, Nev runs into an old friend, whose wife he was in love with years earlier. Jonno falls for Marie, while Ken has an exhausting few days trying to get Denice pregnant.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Supercrew at the Job Centre

Wed, 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. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Cash Bonus

Wed, Oct 5, 1994

Tensions run high as the new schedule starts to take it's toll on the workmen, and Ken suspects Sunil is having an affair with Denice. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living. Denice has an announcement to make.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ One More Battle to Fight

Wed, Oct 12, 1994

The binmen decide to fight back against Propre UK and stage a go-slow. Marie helps Jonno get one over on George Ward. Ken and Denice come to terms with everything that's happened between them.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Wed, Jan 8, 1997

The binmen gather to give Nev a good retirement send-off, fully aware that their business is under threat, and they may have to find new ways to survive. George Ward goes on trial. Jonno's life takes a dark turn.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Wed, Jan 15, 1997

Ken and Bernard try to make an honest bob by painting a local church. Meanwhile, Nev's new-found love really gets serious. Jonno tries to patch things up with Marie. John receives competing offers for the yard.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Wed, Jan 22, 1997

The lads go to Fleetwood to stop Nev marrying Irene, who they regard as a gold-digger. The site is visited by the Millennium Games Committee and Sharon and Ken enter a hairdressing competition.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Wed, Jan 29, 1997

Nev doesn't want to return to Hepworth. Sharon and Ken struggle with the new salon, while Prabhakar receives a compulsory purchase order for the yard. Jonno and John have to take up alternate employment to make ends meet.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Wed, Feb 5, 1997

John's financial worries mount when Pete calls in his debts and he seriously considers ending it all, until Ken and gang get together to plot a fitting revenge on the uncaring loan shark. While Sunil recruit's allies for plot of his own.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Wed, Feb 12, 1997

The lads plan to break George out of jail, hoping he'll lead them to an important photo that'll help them expose Stranks and Roberts's corruption. However, events take a turn for the worse and they are forced to hide out in a local church.