The Detectives(1993)
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
- First aired:
- 1993-01-27
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
6. Rear Window
1994-04-06
Louis witnesses a brutal crime of passion while confined to a wheelchair, but has trouble convincing Briggs that it wasn't all in his mind.
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Cast
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
