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Winklers: Part 1

Winklers: Part 1

1974TV EpisodeTV-14
Drama

Robert Sims and George Bell are two hired "winklers" who are now on trial for harassing Eddie and Sarah Taylor for months. They are also accused of breaking in, assaulting Mr. Taylor and stealing £310 in what they called back rent.

Director
Gerry Mill
Writers
N/A
Stars
William Mervyn, William Simons, Richard Hampton
Release Date
November 6, 1974
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

William Mervyn
William Mervyn
as Mr. Justice Campbell
William Simons
William Simons
as Martin O'Connor
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Richard Hampton
as Mathew Salter
Arthur English
Arthur English
as Eddie Taylor
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Betty Hardy
as Sarah Taylor
Geoffrey Hughes
Geoffrey Hughes
as Robert Sims
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John Rees
as George Bell
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Derek Hockridge
as Clerk of Court
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Joseph Berry
as Court Usher
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Tony Goodall
as Jury Foreman

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Production
Granada Television, ITV - Independent Television

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

I didn't know what a winkler was, good episode.
by Sleepin_Dragon2025-05-16

"Mr O'Connor is attempting to prosecute Robert Sims and George Bell, who are accused of harassing Eddie and Sarah Taylor. Sims and Bell were hired as Winklers, hired to get the pair out of their house and get historic rent. Eddie Taylor gives evidence, explaining that they broke in, threatened him, demanded his old rent book, assaulted him and stole money. It's quite light hearted, I've watched a couple of serious episodes, this one however had a lighter tone, largely due to the comic prowess of Arthur English. I had no idea what a winkler was, thankfully they describe here, so..."

📖 Synopsis

Robert Sims and George Bell are two hired "winklers" who are now on trial for harassing Eddie and Sarah Taylor for months. They are also accused of breaking in, assaulting Mr. Taylor and stealing £310 in what they called back rent.