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TV series

The Detectives

1993 · NR · 5 seasons · 29 episodes

Created by Jasper Carrott

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Synopsis

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.

About 12h 5m to watch every episode. An estimate: 29 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Robert Powell
    Dave Briggs
    29 episodes

  • George Sewell
    Superintendent Cottam
    29 episodes

  • Jasper Carrott
    Bob Louis
    29 episodes

  • Frank Windsor
    Chief Superintendent
    8 episodes

  • Tony Selby
    Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
    6 episodes

  • Dicken Ashworth
    Landlord
    3 episodes

  • Mark Steel
    Second copper
    3 episodes

  • Kristy Bruce
    Olivia
    2 episodes

  • Jason Hall
    Ronnie
    2 episodes

  • Max Digby
    Hopkins
    2 episodes

  • Anthony Valentine
    Chaffeur
    2 episodes

  • Simon Slater
    D.I. Simpson
    2 episodes

  • Gracy Goldman
    Fiona
    2 episodes

  • Lee Cornes
    Doctor Pete
    2 episodes

  • Jimmy Tarbuck
    McKenna
    1 episode

  • John Nettles
    Jim Bergerac
    1 episode

  • Philip Glenister
    Uniformed Officer
    1 episode

  • Christopher Villiers
    Dr Phipps
    1 episode

Seasons