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The Detectives
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
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
The Great Escaper
1996-02-15Louis and Briggs are cuffed to a notoriously slippery customer as they escort him to his latest prison by train. So how do they end up crossing the Yorkshire moors carrying a toilet door?
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E02
Episode 2
Fur Coat, No Knickers
1996-02-15Louis and Briggs are called in to investigate a murder that has taken place during the re-creation of a medieval battle scene. However they are more concerned with the police football quiz.
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E03
Episode 3
Back To Class
1996-02-29After Briggs and Louis manage to murder the last female white-flippered turtle on the planet, they are only too pleased to investigate a drug scandal at an exclusive girls school.
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E04
Episode 4
Sacked
1996-03-07Briggs and Louis mistake the new Superintendent for a stripper at Cattams farewell party.
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The Wembley Stadium Mystery
1996-03-14Although Louis and Briggs have been assigned to a security operation at Wembley Stadium, they have their minds on winning the police table football tournament.
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Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
