Common As Muck

S1 E3- The Weekend

6.7

1994

2 Seasons

It's the weekend and the council are meeting to decide who gets the refuse tender. It's Jonno's big night out and Nev comes face-to-face with a secret from his past.

Seasons

Season 16

Season 26

Episodes

1. The Nose Out of Joint

50m

A drama series that follows the adventures of a gang of dustbin men as they face the realities of privatisation. They're a wild bunch, a law unto themselves. But with the local people thinking they would be better off with a private company, the last thing the boys should do is put a powerful nose out of joint.

2. Keeping the Refuse Tender

50m

The day of judgement approaches and the management will have to take radical action if they're going to hang on to the refuse tender. Supercrew's card is marked and they'd better watch out if they're not to run into a bin-load of trouble.

3. The Weekend

50m

It's the weekend and the council are meeting to decide who gets the refuse tender. It's Jonno's big night out and Nev comes face-to-face with a secret from his past.

4. Supercrew at the Job Centre

50m

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. Only Ken refuses and gets himself paid off - but not for long. Working life for the 'supercrew' is looking unliveable - until Ken starts taking an interest in Euro-legislation.

5. Cash Bonus

50m

Ken receives good news from his employer and Denice has an announcement to make. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living.

6. One More Battle to Fight

50m

The binmen decide to fight back against Propre UK and stage a go-slow.