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.
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 2 - Fur Coat No Knickers
Following a genuine killing during a mediaevel battle re-enactment, all Bob and Dave have to go on is that the chief suspect was wearing purple underpants.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 22nd February 1996
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jasper Carrott | Bob Louis |
| Robert Powell | Dave Briggs |
| George Sewell | Superintendent Cottam |
| Frank Windsor | Chief Superintendent |
| Derek Fowlds | Derek Alsopp |
| Ken Jones | King Harold |
| Paul Chapman | William the Conqueror |
| Steve Speirs (as Steven Speirs) | Bruce |
| Dean Harris | First Policeman |
| Kemal Sylvester | Second Policeman |
| David Barber | Big Saxon/Barman |
| Jeremy Sinden | Doctor |
| Eve Bland | Joanne |
| Matthew Ashforde | Norman Lute Player |
| David Hatton | Hotspur |
| Steve Knight | Writer |
| Mike Whitehill | Writer |
| Graeme Harper | Director |
| Nic Phillips | Executive Producer |
| Mark Sangster | Editor |
| Andy Hamilton | Production Designer |
| Keith Strachan | Composer |
| Matthew Strachan | Composer |