The Detectives
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.
First Aired
1993-01-27
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. What The Butler Saw
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
E2. Hostage
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.
E3. Teed Off
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
E4. Acting Constables
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
E5. Studs
Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
E6. Strangers In Paradise
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.
Cast
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
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