The Detectives

NR1993•25m•6.9/10

Comedy

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6.9/10(22)

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

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

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Season

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

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

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

Air date: 1993-02-17

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

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

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.