
The Detectives
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
- Episode 1: 1. What The Butler SawJanuary 27, 1993When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
- Episode 2: 2. HostageFebruary 3, 1993A 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.
- Episode 3: 3. Teed OffFebruary 10, 1993Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
- Episode 4: 4. Acting ConstablesFebruary 17, 1993Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
- Episode 5: 5. StudsFebruary 24, 1993Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
- Episode 6: 6. Strangers In ParadiseMarch 3, 1993Gangster 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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Credits
- Robert PowellDave Briggs · 29 episodes
- George SewellSuperintendent Cottam · 29 episodes
- Jasper CarrottBob Louis · 29 episodes · Creator
- Frank WindsorChief Superintendent · 8 episodes
- Tony SelbySgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson · 6 episodes
- Dicken AshworthLandlord · 3 episodes
- Graeme HarperDirector · 11 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 25 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- January 27, 1993
- LAST AIRED
- February 18, 1997
- PRODUCTION COMPANY
- Celador Productions























