TV series

The Detectives

Name: The Detectives
Released: 1993
Cast: Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott

1993–1997· 5 seasons· 25 min episodesNR★ 6.9Ended

On BBC One — From Celador Productions

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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.

Themes

spoof police detective spin off sitcom

Episodes

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E1 What The Butler SawNext upJan 27, 1993
Synopsis
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Guest stars: Jerry Hall (Jerry Palmer), Jon Cartwright (The Earl of Lisson), Adam Maxwell (Police Officer), Noel Coleman (The Butler), Laura Beckford (Receptionist), Candida Rundle (Chambermaid), Peter Geeves (Chef), Nick Ball (Barman)
E2 HostageFeb 3, 1993
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Philip Glenister (Uniformed Officer), Michael Melia (Brian), Eileen Way (Old Lady), Norman Lumsden (Old Man), Stuart Fox (Plain Clothes Officer), Nick Maloney (Psychiatrist), John Motson (Football Commentator (voice))
E3 Teed OffFeb 10, 1993
Synopsis
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Guest stars: Jimmy Tarbuck (McKenna), Michael Godley (Club Steward), Tony Jacklin (Himself), Don Gallagher (Sergeant Williams), Nosher Powell (McKenna Employee 1), Marcus Eyre (McKenna Employee 2)
E4 Acting ConstablesFeb 17, 1993
Synopsis
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Guest stars: Eddie Webber (Bank Robber), Peter Jeffrey (Derek), Anthony Stewart Head (Simon), Ruth Hudson (Jane), Clive Darby (Assistant Director), Caroline O'Neill (Production Assistant), Alan Bodenham (Big Bird), Sion Tudor Owen (Terry)
E5 StudsFeb 24, 1993
Synopsis
Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
Guest stars: John Nettles (Jim Bergerac), Nigel Davenport (Sir Arthur Andrews), Raad Rawi (Sultan of Benaris), John Dair (Masseur), Doug Fisher (Cabbie), Terence Alexander (Charlie Hungerford), James Ottaway (Old Gentleman), John Warnaby (Vet)
E6 Strangers In ParadiseMar 3, 1993
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Barry Cryer (Detective Simpson), Leon Herbert (Polish Joe), Leslie Grantham (Danny Kane), Andy Lucas (Greek Gangster), Alex Knight (Scottish Gangster), Dave Atkins (Ronnie), Georgina Hale (Irene Mazola), Lucy Davis (Young girl 1)