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The Detectives

1993 Ended 25m episodes

6.9/10 22 votes

Comedy

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.

Created by:: Jasper Carrott
Cast:: Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

6 available

Season 2

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

Collared

1994-03-02

Suspended after an unfortunate incident involving a suspected bomb in a briefcase, Briggs and Louis decide to gain favour by nicking some serious East End villains.

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E02

Episode 2

Witness

1994-03-09

Two tough detectives are required to go undercover at a monastery. Unable to find any, the Super employs Briggs and Louis.

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E03

Episode 3

Never Without Protection

1994-03-16

A Duchess keeps appearing in the tabloids canoodling withher police bodyguards. What the Super needs are two completely unappealing detectives...

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E04

Episode 4

Dutch Cops

1994-03-23

On Customs and Excise duty, Briggs and Louis find themselves trapped in the back of a pilchard lorry - with a large quantity of diamonds.

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E05

Episode 5

Sparring Partners

1994-03-30

Briggs and Louis masquerade as the manager and trainer of a boxer as they investigate a steroid that promotes raw aggression - and enhances sexual prowess.

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