The Detectives
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.
Cast: Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott
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6 episodes
1. What The Butler SawWhen the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".NRCCJan 27, 1993
2. HostageA 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.NRCCFeb 3, 1993
3. Teed OffJohnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.NRCCFeb 10, 1993
4. Acting ConstablesBriggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.NRCCFeb 17, 1993
5. StudsBriggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.NRCCFeb 24, 1993
6. Strangers In ParadiseGangster 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.NRCCMar 3, 1993
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★ 6.9/1019935 seasons29 episodesEnded
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Graeme Harper
- Created by
- Jasper Carrott
- Studio
- Celador Productions
