
Common As Muck
Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Sep 07, 1994
- Popularity: 2.6507
- 6 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
2 seaons till Feb 12, 1997
Last episode: Episode 6
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1The Nose Out of Joint50 min
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.
Episode 2Keeping the Refuse Tender50 min
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.
Episode 3The Weekend50 min
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.
Episode 4Supercrew at the Job Centre50 min
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.
Episode 5Cash Bonus50 min
Ken receives good news from his employer and Denice has an announcement to make. Jonno finally discovers what Marie does for a living.