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Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Dirk Gently

Dirk Gently

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Four
  • 2010 - 2012
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things. Stars Stephen Mangan, Darren Boyd, Helen Baxendale, Jason Watkins and Lisa Jackson

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Pilot

Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd), Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Susan Harmison (Helen Baxendale). Copyright: ITV Studios / The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Dirk Gently, a detective who believes in the fundermental interconnectness of all things, is called upon by pensioner Ruth to help solve the apparently simple and harmless disappearance of her cat. However, when Dirk spots old university friend Richard MacDuff breaking into the house next door he refuses to put the meeting down to mere coincidence.

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Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 16th December 2010
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Mangan Dirk Gently
Darren Boyd Richard MacDuff
Helen Baxendale Susan Harmison
Jason Watkins DI Gilks
Lisa Jackson Janice Pearce
Guest cast
Doreen Mantle Ruth
Anthony Howell Gordon Way
Miles Richardson Dr Gerstenberger
Billy Boyle Harry
Elliot Sutherland Tom
Alisha Bailey Reporter
Alex Parry Barman
Gary Pillai Doctor
Joe Hall Newsagent
Leona Walker Receptionist
Writing team
Howard Overman Writer
Production team
Damon Thomas Director
Chris Carey Producer
Saurabh Kakkar Executive Producer
Eleanor Moran Executive Producer
Jamie Laurenson Executive Producer

Video

Dirk Gently Pilot - Preview

Dirk has worked out that Richard may be the connection linking all the events surrounding the disappearance of Henry the cat. He suggests that hypnotising Richard may be the way to find out more....

Featuring: Darren Boyd (Richard MacDuff) & Stephen Mangan (Dirk Gently).

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