The Detectives

1993    25m    Not Rated
Comedy, Crime
7.4
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In a gritty battle against high-tech crime, Detectives Bob Louis and David Briggs navigate the chaos with instinctual flair. Their often misguided hunches and unconventional methods reveal not just the criminals, but the absurdity of their own misadventures.
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5 Seasons
  • Season 1
    Season 16 Episodes
  • Season 2
    Season 26 Episodes
  • Season 3
    Season 36 Episodes
  • Season 4
    Season 45 Episodes
  • Season 5
    Season 56 Episodes
Cast of The Detectives
  • Robert PowellDave Briggs
  • George SewellSuperintendent Cottam
  • Jasper CarrottBob Louis
  • Frank WindsorChief Superintendent
  • Tony SelbySgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
  • Mark SteelPike
  • Dicken AshworthLandlord
  • Kristy BruceOlivia
  • Jason HallPoliceman in Briefing
  • Max DigbyD.C. Hopkins
  • Anthony ValentineGrey Wolf
  • Simon SlaterD.C. Quirke
  • Gracy GoldmanFiona
  • Lee CornesDoctor Pete
  • Jimmy TarbuckMcKenna
  • John NettlesJim Bergerac
  • Philip GlenisterUniformed Officer
  • Christopher VilliersDr Phipps
  • Eamonn WalkerD.I. Tyler
  • Nick BrimbleJan
  • Ron CookBlind Billy
  • Adam GodleyD.C. Dominic Boyle
  • Jerry HallJerry Palmer
  • Amanda MealingEmily Ford
  • Jon CartwrightThe Earl of Lisson
  • Adam MaxwellPolice Officer
  • Noel ColemanThe Butler
  • Laura BeckfordReceptionist
  • Candida RundleChambermaid
  • Peter GeevesChef
  • Nick BallBarman
  • Rupert BatesMr Smith
  • Paul WilliamsonSir Lionel Case
  • Michael MeliaBrian
  • Eileen WayOld Lady
  • Norman LumsdenOld Man
  • Stuart FoxPlain Clothes Officer
  • Nick MaloneyPsychiatrist
  • John MotsonFootball Commentator (voice)
  • Michael GodleyClub Steward
  • Tony JacklinHimself
  • Don GallagherSergeant Williams
  • Nosher PowellMcKenna Employee 1
  • Eddie WebberBank Robber
  • Marcus EyreMcKenna Employee 2
  • Peter JeffreyDerek
  • Anthony Stewart HeadSimon
  • Ruth HudsonJane
  • Clive DarbyAssistant Director
  • Caroline O'NeillProduction Assistant
  • Alan BodenhamBig Bird
  • Sion Tudor OwenTerry
  • Jimmy BattenGangster
  • Harold InnocentViking
  • Michael SimkinsDoctor
  • Noel EdmondsHimself
  • Nigel DavenportSir Arthur Andrews
  • Raad RawiSultan of Benaris
  • John DairMasseur
  • Doug FisherCabbie
  • Terence AlexanderCharlie Hungerford
  • James OttawayOld Gentleman
  • John WarnabyVet
  • Larry MartynStable Hand
  • Lee WhitlockYoung Stablehand
  • Barry CryerDetective Simpson
  • Leon HerbertPolish Joe
  • Leslie GranthamDanny Kane
  • Andy LucasGreek Gangster
  • Alex KnightScottish Gangster
  • Dave AtkinsRonnie
  • Georgina HaleIrene Mazola
  • Lucy DavisYoung girl 1
  • Jeremy FowldsYoung man 1
  • Jennifer GibsonYoung girl 2
  • Roger James SewellYoung man 2
  • Jack BurnsBouncer
  • Phil AtkinsonEgghead Evans
  • Chris BeaumontKenny
  • Henry NaylorPolice Driver
  • Andy ParsonsArmed Officer
  • Pete PastoreBriefing Sgt
  • Gwen TaylorAnnie
  • Christopher EllisonLomax
  • Don HendersonBrother Ryan
  • Ben LobbCopper 2
  • David J. NichollsP.C. Terry
  • Michael RedfernCopper
  • Linda ReganBarmaid
  • ShendTall Murderer
  • Fairmang SinghatehCopper 3
  • Andrew BarclayJimmy
  • Robert BathurstThomas
  • Nicholas ColicosMasseur
  • Daniel FlynnPeter Burlington
  • Geoff Lawson'Bodger' Riley
  • Rula LenskaDuchess
  • Roland OliverHarry The Editor
  • Tony SoperBadger Watch Commentator
  • James EllisCustoms Officer
  • Glyn GrimsteadLorry Driver
  • Richard HuwWaiter
  • Paul KynmanRuud
  • Herbert LomVan der Dyck
  • Ralph Van DijkDutch Sergeant
  • Maya WoolfeSecretary
  • Gabe CronnellySparring Partner
  • Brian CroucherHarry Laws
  • Gary DelaneySkipping Boxer
  • Tim HealyRonnie Goodall
  • Eric MasonShorty
  • Gary MasonSpitting Boxer
  • Nicholas MonuDanny Hendry
  • Stan NelsonRioter
  • Kate Rhodes JamesLaws' Secretary
  • Leonard TrustyBarry 'The Bull' Kincade
  • Gareth HuntMr. Sharpe
  • Louisa RixMrs. Sharpe
  • Roy SmilesP.C. 'Trev' Hamilton
  • Julie T. WallaceW.P.C Sandy Taylor
  • Leo DolanFrightened Man
  • John MelaineyRestaurant Manager
  • Madeleine Newton1st Blind Date Woman
  • Holly De Jong2nd Blind Date Woman
  • Tricia GeorgeBlonde Woman
  • Diane KeenMary
  • Francis MatthewsDuke of Connemara
  • Michael TroughtonMaquess of Tipperary
  • Richard SymsJanitor
  • Gary BeadleUniformed Constable
  • Alan DavidSeargent
  • Cal McCrystalFlash Gordon
  • Geoffrey ChaterSutton Frobisher
  • John QuentinBrian Kent
  • Ben LemelPerformance Artist
  • James Sinclair WallaceHaydn Smailes
  • Vernon NurseHughie
  • Amanda RichardsonBarmaid
  • Stephen AintreeWalter
  • Kevork MalikyanJosef Esterhazy
  • Ron Li-PazJames Mitchell
  • Eric NordellDefence Laywer
  • Alan BeckworthDerek
  • Chrissie RichardsSarah Reid
  • Arthur WhybrowOld Man in flats
  • Yvonne EdgellWoman in flats
  • Stewart HarwoodBig Bloke
  • David VineSkating Commentator
  • Richard O'BrienDr. Phibes
  • Mike ReidRonnie Richardson
  • Nora TaylorRonnie's Woman
  • Fiona GilliesJennie Richardson
  • Samantha GoltWaitress
  • Jonathan DeverellUniformed Officer
  • Christian SantosJet Ski Owner
  • Anthony HamblinYoung Super
  • Jamie LeyserYoung Ronnie
  • Bill OddieProfessor Rose
  • Roger WalkerBarman
  • Pat RoachP.C. Drake
  • George MalpasBumpkin
  • Russell HunterSpanner
  • Anthony LewisFirst Boy
  • Steve SpeirsBruce
  • Ken KitsonFarmer
  • Dean HarrisFirst Policeman
  • Kemal SylvesterSecond Policeman
  • Toni GalackiSecond Boy
  • Colin SpaullTrain Guard
  • Jeremy SindenDoctor
  • Bryan PringleFatha
  • Paul ChapmanWilliam the Conqueror
  • Hugh DennisSeth
  • Ken JonesKing Harold
  • Eve BlandJoanne
  • Matthew AshfordeNorman Lute Player
  • David HattonHotspur
  • Derek FowldsDerek Alsopp
  • Sarah CrowdenHead Teacher
  • Rebecca RootVet
  • Julie EtchinghamNewsround Presenter
  • Jessica Fox1st Schoolgirl
  • Sarah Harris2nd Schoolgirl
  • Cathy SaraCamilla
  • Stephen ChurchettMr. Hawthorne
  • Jessica Marshall-GardinerTatiana
  • Jo GrantJo Grant
  • Tamzie Duarte-AgyemanClaire
  • Suzi PollockSarah
  • Paul BigleyClown
  • Ann MitchellSuperintendent Simmons
  • Pamela CundellGranny-o-gram
  • Anthony JacksonFirst copper
  • Jeremy Turner-WelchThird copper
  • Faith FlintAmanda
  • Edward HighmoreDoctor
  • Tony MathewsCommander Boyle
  • Jonty StephensD.C. Randall
  • John BardonBilly
  • Richard KarlssonPoliceman at Court
 
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