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The Great Detective

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The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.

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17th January 1979 - 11th February 1982
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The Case of the Magic Mandarin Still
The Case of the Magic Mandarin
17th January 1979

Episode 1

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.

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The Black Curse
24th January 1979

Episode 2

Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

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Death Takes a Curtain Call
31st January 1979

Episode 3

Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

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Murder at Blenheim Swamp
7th February 1979

Episode 4

While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

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Bloodhounds Can’t Fly
14th February 1979

Episode 5

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.

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Nightwalker of the Wards.
21st February 1979

Episode 6

Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

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Pretty Mary Mitchell
28th February 1979

Episode 7

The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

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The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady
7th March 1979

Episode 8

Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

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Song of the Hemp
14th March 1979

Episode 9

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

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Fire at Fenroy
21st March 1979

Episode 10

A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

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