60 minSeason 10 • Episode 10
LatestCafé owner Luigi is opening a mafia-themed restaurant, the ‘Cosa Noshtra’ with Arthur’s financial backing. On the evening before the grand opening, ‘Cranky Frankie’ Connor escapes from prison and holds Arthur at gunpoint in his lockup. He demands to see Rosie, his wife, whom he suspects of having an affair with Luigi. Luigi’s wife Carla also has her suspicions.
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
Acting
George Cole's Arthur — slimeball you can't help but love
Writing
Dialogue so quotable it became British slang
Production
Late '70s London captured in all its grimy glory
Creators
Verity Lambert, Leon Griffiths
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arthur Daley popularized 'the world is your lobster' as a malapropism for 'oyster' — it's now in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.
Dennis Waterman actually sang the theme tune 'I Could Be So Good For You,' which hit UK top 10 — rare case of actor scoring hit with show's song.
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