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The Detectives

The Detectives

★ 6.9/10•1993•25m•NR•Comedy
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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.

Graeme Harper · Director

Mike Whitehill · Writer

Steve Knight · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 27, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - What The Butler SawE1

What The Butler Saw

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

Jan 27, 1993

Episode 2 - HostageE2

Hostage

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.

Feb 3, 1993

Episode 3 - Teed OffE3

Teed Off

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

Feb 10, 1993

Episode 4 - Acting ConstablesE4

Acting Constables

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

Feb 17, 1993

Episode 5 - StudsE5

Studs

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

Feb 24, 1993

Episode 6 - Strangers In ParadiseE6

Strangers In Paradise

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.

Mar 3, 1993

Actors

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

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