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The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

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The Singing Detective

1986- 1986

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.5(42 votes)

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Drama

Mystery

Overview

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

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Production Companies

BBC

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Michael Gambon

Acting

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

Joanne Whalley

Acting

David Ryall

Mr Hall

David Ryall

Acting

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

Sharon D. Clarke

Acting

Gerard Horan

Reginald

Gerard Horan

Acting

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

Ron Cook

Acting

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

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