Series 8

Season 8 · 1991 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1The Loneliness of the Long Distance EntrepreneurAfter Terry marries and leaves for Australia without telling anyone, Arthur appoints his nephew Ray as his new minder and assistant, on similar vague and ungenerous terms. Ray proves himself as physically capable as Terry was, and also finds his French language skills of use when he is sent to Brussels to pick up a car.
2A Bouquet of Barbed WineArthur ventures into the wine trade, but when the supplier is taken in for questioning, his wine is locked up by the police and somehow they've got to get it out.
3Whatever Happened to Her IndoorsHer indoors has gone missing and Arthur is the police's prime suspect. More importantly, he's got a cash flow problem and his British car sales are being hampered by the Council.
4Three Cons Make a MountainArthur keeps acquiring items that won't do his reputation any good. How is he going to off-load them without the rest of the manor finding out he's been conned ?
5Guess Who's Coming to PinnerAt Charlie Johnson's funeral, a friend of Arthur's persuades him to help with the next 'big one'.
6The Last Temptation of DaleyArthur’s doctor wants him to give up alcohol and tobacco if he wants to avoid a stomach ulcer, but this causes him even more stress and he begins to believe that everyone's after him. The feeling is reinforced when building contractor Benny McLeish threatens him over a paint deal that goes sour.
7A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in Shepherd's BushRay is given the task of minding a racing pigeon due to race from London to Bradford with a prize of 10,000 pounds at stake.
8Him IndoorsWhen Ron the Burglar, now reformed, opens Arthur Daley's lock-up with a metal comb, it's clear to that Daley Enterprises has to strengthen its warehouse security.
9The Greatest Show in WillesdenArthur plans to boost the membership of the Winchester Club with some variety nights, but ends up in a spot of bother over a stolen karaoke machine.
10Too Many CrooksArthur gets into the food business, but the chef he employs goes on the run from a group of gangsters, leaving him to cater for a policeman's retirement party.
11The Odds CoupleRay is assigned to look after the wife of a casino owner who has become a compulsive gambler. But Arthur finds himself strangely drawn to her husband's casino.
12The Coach That Came in From the ColdAs Arthur attempts to ingratiate himself at the local golf club, DS Morley offers to sell him a police transport coach for a knock-down price.
13The Cruel CanalWhen Ray's van breaks down whilst delivering two hundred video recorders to a client in Limehouse, Arthur needs alternative transport - and fast. He learns they were stolen property, and psychotic Big Dai wants them back...