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The Detectives

The Detectives

NR1993•25m•6.7/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.7/10(19)

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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Production

Celador Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 27, 1993

Last Aired

February 18, 1997

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Jasper Carrott

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
What The Butler Saw
E1
What The Butler Saw
Air date: 1993-01-27
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Hostage
E2
Hostage
Air date: 1993-02-03
A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catch him but the two detectives would rather be watching the F.A. Cup Final.
Teed Off
E3
Teed Off
Air date: 1993-02-10
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Acting Constables
E4
Acting Constables
Air date: 1993-02-17
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Studs
E5
Studs
Air date: 1993-02-24
Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
Strangers In Paradise
E6
Strangers In Paradise
Air date: 1993-03-03
Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to start. He sends Briggs and Louis on an undercover assignment to the Paradise Club in the East End of London.

Cast

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

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