The Great Detective

1h

Drama

The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.

Episodes

Cast

The Case of the Magic Mandarin

1. The Case of the Magic Mandarin

1h

17th Jan 1979

Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.

The Black Curse

2. The Black Curse

1h

24th Jan 1979

Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

Death Takes a Curtain Call

3. Death Takes a Curtain Call

1h

31st Jan 1979

Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

Murder at Blenheim Swamp

4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp

1h

7th Feb 1979

While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

5. Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

1h

14th Feb 1979

Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.

Nightwalker of the Wards.

6. Nightwalker of the Wards.

1h

21st Feb 1979

Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

Pretty Mary Mitchell

7. Pretty Mary Mitchell

1h

28th Feb 1979

The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

8. The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

1h

7th Mar 1979

Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

Song of the Hemp

9. Song of the Hemp

1h

14th Mar 1979

How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies

Fire at Fenroy

10. Fire at Fenroy

1h

21st Mar 1979

A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

First air date

17th Jan 1979

Last air date

11th Feb 1982

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks