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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 Special Branch Jan 14, 1997

The Superintendent selects the duo for a particularly sensitive assignment. His granddaughter has become involved in an anti-road protest and he needs Louis and Briggs to 'rescue' her.

EP2 Cardiac Arrest Jan 21, 1997

When a gang member is shot during a getaway, Briggs and Louis are dispatched to the hospital. But with so many sick people, doctors and nurses around, Louis' hypochondria knows no bounds...

EP3 The Beast Of Hackney Marshes Jan 28, 1997

A night patrolling the marshes, on the lookout for an escaped bear, is really not what our heroes had in mind - particularly when their umbrella act for the Super's variety show is really coming together.

EP4 The Curse Of The Comanches Feb 04, 1997

When Briggs and Louis, helped by a mysterious Commanch Chief, go on the hunt for a sacred Indian carving, they soon find themselves on the trail of tragedy, death and disaster...

EP5 Best Man Feb 11, 1997

Much to his and everybody else's astonishment, Briggs is chosen to be best man at a colleague's wedding. When he discovers just who the bride's father is, Briggs isn't exactly keen either...

EP6 Mine's A Large One Feb 18, 1997

Briggs and Louis have found their true vocation - the river police. With peace, quiet and the total absence of any type of crime, it seems like paradise. Then the boat runs into an unexploded WWII river mine...

7.4| 0h30m| NR| en| More Info

Released: 27 January 1993 Ended

Producted By: Celador Productions

Country: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

Official Website: http://bbc.co.uk/comedy/thedetectives/

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.

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Cast

Robert Powell , George Sewell , Jasper Carrott

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Producted By

Celador Productions