The Detectives

1993 - 1997

What The Butler Saw

27th January 1993

Episode 1

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

Hostage

3rd February 1993

Episode 2

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.

Teed Off

10th February 1993

Episode 3

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

Acting Constables

17th February 1993

Episode 4

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

Studs

24th February 1993

Episode 5

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

Strangers In Paradise

Episode 6

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.

Top Cast

Robert Powell•George Sewell•Jasper Carrott

Writer

Steve Knight

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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Full Cast

Robert Powell Image

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell Image

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott Image

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

Full Crew

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Ed Bye

Producer

Keith Strachan

Music

Nic Phillips

Producer

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Andy Hamilton

Production Design

Steve Knight

Writer

Barry Noakes

Cinematography

Mike Whitehill

Writer

Matthew Strachan

Music

Mark Sangster

Editor

Rebecca Allen

Costume Design

Susie Parriss

Casting

Nigel Davis

Sound Recordist

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