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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Image shows from L to R: Detective Sergeant Gilks (Jim Carter), Dirk Gently (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Above The Title Productions / BBC
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2008
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Sci-fi radio detective comedy series created by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Also features Harry Enfield, Billy Boyd, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, Robert Duncan and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Billy Boyd Richard MacDuff
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 8
Jim Carter Detective Sergeant Gilks
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 7
Olivia Colman Janice Pearce
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Peter Davison Simon Draycott
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Rupert Degas Thor
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Robert Duncan Gordon Way
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Harry Enfield Dirk Gently
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Michael Fenton Stevens Michael Wenton-Weakes
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Laurel Lefkow Kate Schechter
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Toby Longworth The Electric Monk
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Felicity Montagu Susan Way
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Stephen Moore Odin
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Jan Ravens Cynthia Draycott
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Michael Roberts Toe Rag
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Andrew Sachs Professor 'Reg' Chronotis
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Morwenna Banks Nurse Sally Mills
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Peter Davison Vagrant Vikings
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Fenton Stevens Nobby
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Wayne Forester Courtier
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Wayne Forester Vagrant Vikings
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Wayne Forester Constable Luke
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 3
Wayne Forester Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Wayne Forester RAF Pilot 1
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
John Fortune Dr Standish
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Jon Glover Anstey
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Jon Glover Professor Cawley
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 2
Jon Glover Bates
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Jon Glover Porter 1
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Sally Grace Sister Bailey
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 2
Sally Grace Elena
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 4
Tamsin Heatley Lady Magna
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 2
Tamsin Heatley Mrs. Wear
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Jeffrey Holland George III
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Philip Jackson The Mysterious Vagrant
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Philip Jackson Vagrant Vikings
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Gary Martin The Green-Eyed Hairy Monster
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Gary Martin The Viking Announcer
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Stephen Moore Marvin the Paranoid Android
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Philip Pope RAF Pilot 2
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Philip Pope Neil Sharp
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Philip Pope Garage attendant
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 3
Andrew Secombe (as Andy Secombe) Porter 2
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Andrew Secombe (as Andy Secombe) Steve Mander
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Andrew Secombe (as Andy Secombe) Psychiatrist
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Susan Sheridan Tsuliwaensis
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Neil Sleat Newsreader
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Sarah Montague Self
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Douglas Adams Writer
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Kim Fuller Writer (Adapted By)
Dirk Maggs Writer (Adapted By)
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 11
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Dawn Ellis Director
Dirk Maggs Director
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 12
Dirk Maggs Producer
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  1. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Jo Wheeler Producer
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Philip Pope Composer
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 1 - Episode One
  8. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  9. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  10. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  11. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  12. The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Philip Pope Singer
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  1. Holistic Detective Agency, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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