If you’ve never seen “The Russians Are Coming,” do yourself a favour. It’s the one where Slater tries to recruit Del for a “deal” that goes predictably wrong.
Broadbent’s best moment? When his plan backfires, and his face just… drops. It’s a tiny, wordless reaction that tells you everything about the character’s fragile ego.
Harry Potter star says rejecting Del Boy was 'best thing he ever did
You can see him thinking: “I’ve been outsmarted by a man in a sheepskin coat.” Pure gold.
What We Miss About Guest Stars Like Him
Modern sitcoms often use guest stars as gimmicks—a famous face to tweet about. But Broadbent’s Slater feels like he was born in that world.
He doesn’t wink at the camera. He commits fully to being a miserable git. It’s a lost art.
So next time you watch Harry Potter and see Slughorn, let yourself smirk. Remember the time he tried to arrest Grandad for “impersonating a pensioner.”
