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The Singing Detective (1986)

1 season 6 episodes 70 min Drama and Mystery

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Synopsis

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

Seasons

Temporada 1 1986 · 6 episodes
Especiais 1986 · 4 episodes

Cast

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
CountriesAustralia and United Kingdom
First aired11/16/1986
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Crew

Jon Amiel Director
Dennis Potter Writer
Rick McCallum Executive producer
Kenith Trodd Producer
John Harris Producer

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Questions about the series The Singing Detective

What is The Singing Detective about?

The Singing Detective: Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

How many seasons does The Singing Detective have?

The Singing Detective has 1 season, with 6 episodes in total.

Is The Singing Detective still running?

The Singing Detective has ended in 1986.

How long is each episode of The Singing Detective?

Each episode of The Singing Detective runs about 70 minutes.

Who stars in The Singing Detective?

The cast of The Singing Detective includes Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall, Sharon D. Clarke and Gerard Horan.

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Trivia

It premiered on November 16, 1986, a Sunday.
It has 1 season(s) and 6 episode(s) — about 6 per season.
It originally aired on BBC One.
It is a production from: Australia, United Kingdom.
This series' quiz has 7 questions.

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