Graham Greene
The Great Detective (1979)
Season 1
The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
Released Jan. 18, 1979
Episode 60 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.victorian-era, imdb.police-investigation, imdb.police-detective-hero, imdb.detective, imdb.canada
Network: CBC (CA)
S1E1 - The Case of the Magic Mandarin
Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.
Jan. 17, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - The Black Curse
Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.
Jan. 24, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - Death Takes a Curtain Call
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
Jan. 31, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - Murder at Blenheim Swamp
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
Feb. 7, 1979, midnight
S1E5 - Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.
Feb. 14, 1979, midnight
S1E6 - Nightwalker of the Wards.
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
Feb. 21, 1979, midnight
S1E7 - Pretty Mary Mitchell
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
Feb. 28, 1979, midnight
S1E8 - The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?
March 7, 1979, midnight
S1E9 - Song of the Hemp
How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies
March 14, 1979, midnight
S1E10 - Fire at Fenroy
A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.
March 21, 1979, midnight
CBC (CA)
60 min/ep
60 min
Jan. 18, 1979
Feb. 11, 1982, midnight
Returning Series
NR
Action
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