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The Detectives

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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.

Comedy

3.4 / 5

27th January 1993 - 18th February 1997
Writer
Mike Whitehill
Producer
Ed Bye
Top Cast
Robert PowellGeorge SewellJasper Carrott
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What The Butler Saw Still
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 Still
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 Still
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.

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Acting Constables
17th February 1993

Episode 4

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

Studs Still
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.

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Strangers In Paradise
3rd March 1993

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.