The Detectives(1993)

6.7
5 Seasons
Comedy

Overview

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

Episodes

What The Butler Saw
Ep 1

What The Butler Saw

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

27/01/1993
Hostage
Ep 2

Hostage

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.

03/02/1993
Teed Off
Ep 3

Teed Off

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

10/02/1993
Acting Constables
Ep 4

Acting Constables

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

17/02/1993
Studs
Ep 5

Studs

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

24/02/1993
Strangers In Paradise
Ep 6

Strangers In Paradise

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.

03/03/1993

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkBBC One
TypeScripted

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