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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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4 - Acting Constables

Posted away from trouble in a cushy role as technical advisers on a TV crime drama, Bob and Dave find they do not fit in too well with the theatrical life.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 17th February 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jasper Carrott Bob Louis
Robert Powell Dave Briggs
George Sewell Superintendent Cottam
Guest cast
Anthony Head Simon
Peter Jeffrey Derek (Director)
Ruth Hudson Jane
Harold Innocent Viking
Eddie Webber Bank Robber
Clive Darby Assistant Director
Alan Bodenham Big Bird
Sion Tudor Owen Terry
Jimmy Batten Gangster
Michael Simkins Doctor
Noel Edmonds Self
Writing team
Steve Knight Writer
Mike Whitehill Writer
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Ed Bye Producer
Nic Phillips Executive Producer
Paul Smith Executive Producer
Graham Hutchings Editor
Andy Hamilton Production Designer
Keith Strachan Composer
Matthew Strachan Composer
Caroline O'Neill Production Assistant

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