CinemaOSSeries · 1993–1997 · 5 Seasons · NR

The Detectives

69%(22)IMDbComedy

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.

Created byJasper Carrott

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 27, 1993
Last aired
February 18, 1997
Seasons
5
Episodes
29
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

Creative team
Created by
Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott
Written by
Mike Whitehill
Steve Knight
Produced by
Ed Bye
Ed Bye
Nic Phillips

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