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The Singing Detective (1986)

7.6/10 Ended 70 min Nov 16, 1986 1 Season
Drama

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

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Show Details

Original Title The Singing Detective
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Miniseries
Total Episodes 6
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 1.7

Networks

BBC One
GB

Cast

Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Philip Marlow
6 episodes
Joanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Nurse Mills
6 episodes
David Ryall
David Ryall
Mr Hall
6 episodes
Sharon D. Clarke
Sharon D. Clarke
Night Nurse
6 episodes
Gerard Horan
Gerard Horan
Reginald
6 episodes
Ron Cook
Ron Cook
First Mysterious Man
6 episodes
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George Rossi
Second Mysterious Man
6 episodes
Leslie French
Leslie French
Mr Tomkey
6 episodes
Patrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide
Mark Binney / Raymond
6 episodes
Lyndon Davies
Lyndon Davies
10-Year-Old Philip
6 episodes
Geff Francis
Geff Francis
Porter
6 episodes
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Mr Marlow
5 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Dennis Potter
Producer Kenith Trodd, John Harris
Executive Producer Rick McCallum

Seasons

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Specials
4 episodes 1986
Miniseries
Miniseries
6 episodes 1986

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories th...

Networks

BBC One
GB

Videos & Trailers

The Singing Detective trail (1986)
The Singing Detective trail (1986)
Trailer
The Singing Detective - Accentuate the Positive
The Singing Detective - Accentuate the Positive
Clip

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Keywords

detective hallucination surreal musical film noir miniseries hospital psychiatrist mystery writer 1940s

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Rating
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/10

Based on 39 votes

Details
First Air Date November 16, 1986
Last Air Date December 21, 1986
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 1.7
Links
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