Jasper Carrott
Director
The Detectives (1993)
Season 1
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.
Released Jan. 27, 1993
Episode 25 min
None+
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Production Companies: Celador Productions
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - What The Butler Saw
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Jan. 27, 1993, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Feb. 3, 1993, midnight
S1E3 - Teed Off
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Feb. 10, 1993, midnight
S1E4 - Acting Constables
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Feb. 17, 1993, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Feb. 24, 1993, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
March 3, 1993, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 725 min.
Released: Jan. 27, 1993
Last Air Date: Feb. 18, 1997, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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