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The Detectives
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The Detectives

1993–19975 seasons29 episodes25 min★ 6.9 (22 votes)Rated NR
ComedyBBC One

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.

Created by Jasper Carrott

Seasons

Season 1
Season 11993 · 6 episodes
Season 2
Season 21994 · 6 episodes
Season 3
Season 31995 · 6 episodes
Season 4
Season 41996 · 5 episodes
Season 5
Season 51997 · 6 episodes
Specials
Specials1995 · 2 episodes

Cast

Robert PowellRobert PowellDave Briggs · 29 ep.George SewellGeorge SewellSuperintendent Cottam · 29 ep.Jasper CarrottJasper CarrottBob Louis · 29 ep.Jimmy TarbuckJimmy TarbuckMcKenna · 1 ep.John NettlesJohn NettlesJim Bergerac · 1 ep.Philip GlenisterPhilip GlenisterUniformed Officer · 1 ep.Christopher VilliersChristopher VilliersDr Phipps · 1 ep.Eamonn WalkerEamonn WalkerD.I. Tyler · 1 ep.Nick BrimbleNick BrimbleJan · 1 ep.Ron CookRon CookBlind Billy · 1 ep.Adam GodleyAdam GodleyD.C. Dominic Boyle · 1 ep.Jerry HallJerry HallJerry Palmer · 1 ep.Amanda MealingAmanda MealingEmily Ford · 1 ep.JJon CartwrightThe Earl of Lisson · 1 ep.AAdam MaxwellPolice Officer · 1 ep.Noel ColemanNoel ColemanThe Butler · 1 ep.LLaura BeckfordReceptionist · 1 ep.CCandida RundleChambermaid · 1 ep.PPeter GeevesChef · 1 ep.NNick BallBarman · 1 ep.Rupert BatesRupert BatesMr Smith · 1 ep.Paul WilliamsonPaul WilliamsonSir Lionel Case · 1 ep.MMichael MeliaBrian · 1 ep.Eileen WayEileen WayOld Lady · 1 ep.NNorman LumsdenOld Man · 1 ep.SStuart FoxPlain Clothes Officer · 1 ep.Nick MaloneyNick MaloneyPsychiatrist · 1 ep.John MotsonJohn MotsonFootball Commentator (voice) · 1 ep.MMichael GodleyClub Steward · 1 ep.TTony JacklinHimself · 1 ep.Don GallagherDon GallagherSergeant Williams · 1 ep.Nosher PowellNosher PowellMcKenna Employee 1 · 1 ep.Eddie WebberEddie WebberBank Robber · 1 ep.Marcus EyreMarcus EyreMcKenna Employee 2 · 1 ep.Peter JeffreyPeter JeffreyDerek · 1 ep.Anthony Stewart HeadAnthony Stewart HeadSimon · 1 ep.RRuth HudsonJane · 1 ep.CClive DarbyAssistant Director · 1 ep.Caroline O'NeillCaroline O'NeillProduction Assistant · 1 ep.AAlan BodenhamBig Bird · 1 ep.Sion Tudor OwenSion Tudor OwenTerry · 1 ep.JJimmy BattenGangster · 1 ep.Harold InnocentHarold InnocentViking · 1 ep.Michael SimkinsMichael SimkinsDoctor · 1 ep.Noel EdmondsNoel EdmondsHimself · 1 ep.Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportSir Arthur Andrews · 1 ep.Raad RawiRaad RawiSultan of Benaris · 1 ep.JJohn DairMasseur · 1 ep.Doug FisherDoug FisherCabbie · 1 ep.Terence AlexanderTerence AlexanderCharlie Hungerford · 1 ep.JJames OttawayOld Gentleman · 1 ep.JJohn WarnabyVet · 1 ep.Larry MartynLarry MartynStable Hand · 1 ep.Lee WhitlockLee WhitlockYoung Stablehand · 1 ep.Barry CryerBarry CryerDetective Simpson · 1 ep.Leon HerbertLeon HerbertPolish Joe · 1 ep.Leslie GranthamLeslie GranthamDanny Kane · 1 ep.Andy LucasAndy LucasGreek Gangster · 1 ep.AAlex KnightScottish Gangster · 1 ep.DDave AtkinsRonnie · 1 ep.

Crew

Directing
Graeme Harper (Director), Ed Bye (Director)
Writing
Steve Knight (Writer), Mike Whitehill (Writer)
Production
Ed Bye (Producer), Nic Phillips (Producer), Susie Parriss (Casting)
Sound
Matthew Strachan (Music), Nigel Davis (Sound Recordist), Keith Strachan (Music)
Camera
Barry Noakes (Director of Photography)
Editing
Mark Sangster (Editor)
Art
Andy Hamilton (Production Design), Kenny Palmer (Property Master)
Costume & Make-Up
Rebecca Allen (Costume Design)

Data: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB), Wikidata.