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The Great Detective

1979 - 1982

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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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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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