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The Detectives (1993)

6.7/10 Ended 25, 30 min Jan 27, 1993 5 Seasons
Comedy

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.

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Show Details

Original Title The Detectives
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 29
Total Seasons 5
Popularity 11.6

Networks

BBC One
GB

Cast

Robert Powell
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
29 episodes
George Sewell
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
29 episodes
Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
29 episodes
Frank Windsor
Frank Windsor
Chief Superintendent
8 episodes
Tony Selby
Tony Selby
Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
6 episodes
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Dicken Ashworth
Landlord
3 episodes
Mark Steel
Mark Steel
Pike
3 episodes
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Kristy Bruce
Olivia
2 episodes
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Jason Hall
Policeman in Briefing
2 episodes
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Max Digby
D.C. Hopkins
2 episodes
Anthony Valentine
Anthony Valentine
Grey Wolf
2 episodes
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Simon Slater
D.C. Quirke
2 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Jasper Carrott
Writer Mike Whitehill, Steve Knight
Producer Ed Bye, Nic Phillips
Music Keith Strachan, Matthew Strachan

Seasons

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Specials
2 episodes 1995
Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes 1993
Season 2
Season 2
6 episodes 1994
Season 3
Season 3
6 episodes 1995
Season 4
Season 4
5 episodes 1996
Season 5
Season 5
6 episodes 1997

Networks

BBC One
GB

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Keywords

spoof police detective spin off sitcom

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Rating
6.7
/10

Based on 19 votes

Details
First Air Date January 27, 1993
Last Air Date February 18, 1997
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 11.6
Links
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