The Daily Mail and Mail Online report on the use of a “Scruffy Sheen” style character image in relation to a Wales toxic waste scandal, describing the look associated with “Shoestring.” Both outlets say the character is portrayed by actor Trevor Eve and reference the production’s appearance and styling.
They also provide background on the underlying detective drama, stating it ran in 1979 and is considered popular but short-lived. The outlets agree the show is co-written by Robert Banks Stewart, who also created “Bergerac.” Beyond these production details and the character description, the two provided items do not include additional, specific information about the toxic waste investigation itself, such as which sites are involved, who is affected, or what authorities have concluded.
Overall, the common ground across the sources is limited to the programme and character context used in the coverage, rather than new allegations or findings about the Welsh toxic waste issue.
