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The Detectives

1993 Ended 25m episodes

6.9/10 22 votes

Comedy

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 by:: Jasper Carrott
Cast:: Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 1

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

What The Butler Saw

1993-01-27

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

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E02

Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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E04

Episode 4

Acting Constables

1993-02-17

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

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E05

Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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