Category Archives: Minder

Malahide Characters: The Stuck At Home Edition

Posted on March 27, 2020 by RFodchuk

Well, like most of the globe right now, Admin and I are stuck at home.   It’s a very strange and surreal situation to be in, and more than a little worrying.    We also hope that Mr. Malahide is keeping himself … Continue reading →

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It’s a Meme! 62 – Valentine’s Day Edition

Posted on February 14, 2020 by RFodchuk

RF:  Happy Valentine’s Day from the Appreciation! Admin:  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Malahide Characters’ Ideal Christmas Part II

Posted on December 23, 2019 by admin

For Christmas 2019 RFodchuk and I decided to once again imagine what sort of Christmases our favourite Patrick Malahide characters would celebrate. Do they go the traditional route, or are they a little more unconventional in their tidings? Let’s find … Continue reading →

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Lordy, Lordy…Minder is Forty!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by admin

Admin: Happy Birthday to “Minder”.  It debuted October 29, 1979 and went strong until March 1994.  We here at the Appreciation are pretty much only concerned with the Chisholm episodes which ran sporadically from ’79 to ’88, but those 24 … Continue reading →

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Happy National Friendship Day!

Posted on August 4, 2019 by RFodchuk

Happy National Friendship Day from the Appreciation!  

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It’s a Meme! 61 – Anniversary Edition

Posted on July 31, 2019 by admin

Admin: Happy Anniversary from the Appreciation.  It is lucky number seven! RF:  I’m a wee bit late due to some technical difficulties, but Happy Seventh Anniversary from the Appreciation!  🙂  

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Something Neat! Patrick Malahide / Meic Povey Article

Posted on April 3, 2019 by admin

Here is another great article from Cathode Ray’s vintage television listings Twitter feed.  The first can be found here.  This is from 1985 and gives some insight into Patrick Malahide’s and Meic Povey’s relationship on Minder. It is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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It’s a Meme! 59 – Valentine’s Day Edition

Posted on February 14, 2019 by admin

Admin:  Happy Valentine’s Day from the Appreciation! RF:  Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

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It’s a Meme! 55 – New Year’s Edition

Posted on January 1, 2019 by admin

Admin:  Happy 2019 from the Appreciation featuring some slightly different perspectives 😉 RF: Happy New Year, everyone!  🙂  

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Analysis of a Scene XLI: Chisholm Borrows Money

Posted on December 23, 2018 by admin

Admin: It is time for a Christmas themed Analysis of a Scene.  While “Minder on the Orient Express” might not seem especially Christmassy, it actually is.  Back in 1985 it aired on Christmas day as the highlight of ITV’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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