The Detectives (1993)
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.
Seasons
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Temporada 1 1993 · 6 episodes
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Temporada 2 1994 · 6 episodes
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Temporada 3 1995 · 6 episodes
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Temporada 4 1996 · 5 episodes
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Temporada 5 1997 · 6 episodes
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Especiais 1995 · 2 episodes
Cast
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Robert Powell Dave Briggs
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George Sewell Superintendent Cottam
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Jasper Carrott Bob Louis
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Jimmy Tarbuck McKenna
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John Nettles Jim Bergerac
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Philip Glenister Uniformed Officer
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Christopher Villiers Dr Phipps
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Eamonn Walker D.I. Tyler
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Nick Brimble Jan
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Ron Cook Blind Billy
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Adam Godley D.C. Dominic Boyle
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Jerry Hall Jerry Palmer
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Amanda Mealing Emily Ford
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Jon Cartwright The Earl of Lisson
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Adam Maxwell Police Officer
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Noel Coleman The Butler
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Laura Beckford Receptionist
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Candida Rundle Chambermaid
Production
- StatusEnded
- NetworkBBC One
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- First aired01/27/1993
- votes22
Crew
- Graeme Harper Director
- Ed Bye Director
- Mike Whitehill Writer
- Steve Knight Writer
- Ed Bye Producer
- Nic Phillips Producer
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Questions about the series The Detectives
What is The Detectives about?
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.
How many seasons does The Detectives have?
The Detectives has 5 seasons, with 29 episodes in total.
Is The Detectives still running?
The Detectives has ended in 1997.
How long is each episode of The Detectives?
Each episode of The Detectives runs about 30 minutes.
Who stars in The Detectives?
The cast of The Detectives includes Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott, Jimmy Tarbuck and John Nettles.
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Trivia
- It premiered on January 27, 1993 and the last episode aired on February 18, 1997 — 4 years on air.
- It has 5 season(s) and 29 episode(s) — about 6 per season.
- It originally aired on BBC One.
- It is a production from: United Kingdom.
- This series' quiz has 8 questions.
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