TV ShowEndedBBC OneMysteryCrimeDrama

Dalziel and Pascoe

1996 – 2007 · 45m per ep · 16+ · English · United Kingdom

In the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton, the unlikely duo of politically incorrect elephant-in-a-China-shop-copper DS Andrew Dalziel (pronounced Dee-ell) and his more sensitive and university educated sidekick DS, later DI, Peter Pascoe is always on hand to solve the classic murder mystery, while maintaining down-to-Earth wit and humour.

6.4(461 reviews)

30.7222% popularity

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Details

First air date: Mar 16, 1996
Last air date: Jun 22, 2007
Status: Ended
Seasons: 12
Episodes: 61
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Reginald Hill
Certification: 16+
Production companies: BBC Birmingham

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Keywords

englandbased on novel or booknorthern englandyorkshiremurderpolice detectivebuddy copmurder mysterypolice proceduralpolice crime drama

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1996 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Warren Clarke

DS Andy Dalziel

Colin Buchanan

DI Peter Pascoe

Jennifer James

WPC Kim 'Posh' Spicer

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Reviews & ratings

6.4

461 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong6.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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