The Detectives

25min

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.

Episodes

Cast

What The Butler Saw

1. What The Butler Saw

27th Jan 1993

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

Hostage

2. Hostage

3rd Feb 1993

A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catch him but the two detectives would rather be watching the F.A. Cup Final.

Teed Off

3. Teed Off

10th Feb 1993

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

Acting Constables

4. Acting Constables

17th Feb 1993

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

Studs

5. Studs

24th Feb 1993

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

Strangers In Paradise

6. Strangers In Paradise

3rd Mar 1993

Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to start. He sends Briggs and Louis on an undercover assignment to the Paradise Club in the East End of London.

First air date

27th Jan 1993

Last air date

18th Feb 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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