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The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions
The Detectives

The Detectives

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1993 - 1997
  • 31 episodes (5 series)

Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives. Stars Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell and George Sewell.

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Series 4, Episode 3 - Back To Class

Having killed the only remaining female turtle of its species, Briggs and Louis make their escape to investigate some illegal drugs discovered at a private girls' school, Hadean.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 29th February 1996
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jasper Carrott Bob Louis
Robert Powell Dave Briggs
George Sewell Superintendent Cottam
Guest cast
Lee Cornes Doctor Pete
Sarah Crowden Head Teacher
Rebecca Root (as Graham Root) Vet
Jessica Fox First Schoolgirl
Sarah Harris Second Schoolgirl
Cathy Sara Camilla
Stephen Churchett Mr. Hawthorne
Jessica Marshall-Gardiner Tatiana
Jo Grant Jo
Tamzie Duarte-Agyeman Claire
Suzi Pollock Sarah
Julie Etchingham Self
Writing team
Steve Knight Writer
Mike Whitehill Writer
Production team
Graeme Harper Director
Nic Phillips Executive Producer
Mark Sangster Editor
Andy Hamilton Production Designer
Keith Strachan Composer
Matthew Strachan Composer

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