The Detectives (1993)

Name: The Detectives
Rating: 6.9

Rating: 6.9

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.

First Air Date: 1993-01-27

Last Air Date: 1997-02-18

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 29

Created By: Jasper Carrott

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Robert Powell as Dave Briggs
George Sewell as Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott as Bob Louis
Frank Windsor as Chief Superintendent
Tony Selby as Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
Dicken Ashworth as Landlord
Mark Steel as Pike
Kristy Bruce as Olivia
Jason Hall as Policeman in Briefing
Max Digby as D.C. Hopkins

Seasons

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: What The Butler Saw (1993-01-27)

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Ep. 2: Hostage (1993-02-03)

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.
Ep. 3: Teed Off (1993-02-10)

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Ep. 4: Acting Constables (1993-02-17)

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Ep. 5: Studs (1993-02-24)

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
Ep. 6: Strangers In Paradise (1993-03-03)

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.