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The Detectives

1993–1997 · Ended · BBC One · 5 seasons · 29 episodes · Comedy · United Kingdom

Creator Jasper Carrott · Starring Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott

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.
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Episodes

6 episodes · January 1993 – March 1993
  1. Episode 1: 1. What The Butler SawJanuary 27, 1993
    When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
  2. Episode 2: 2. HostageFebruary 3, 1993
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Teed OffFebruary 10, 1993
    Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Acting ConstablesFebruary 17, 1993
    Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
  5. Episode 5: 5. StudsFebruary 24, 1993
    Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Strangers In ParadiseMarch 3, 1993
    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.

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EPISODE LENGTH
25 minutes
FIRST AIRED
January 27, 1993
LAST AIRED
February 18, 1997
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Celador Productions

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