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The Detectives

Name: The Detectives
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1993-01-27
Duration: 45 min

1993 – 1997 · 45m per ep · NR · English · United Kingdom

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.

6.9(83 reviews)

5.5375% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 27, 1993
Last air date: Feb 18, 1997
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 29
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Jasper Carrott
Certification: NR
Production companies: Celador Productions

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1993 · 6 episodes

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Cast

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.9

83 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel7.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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