The Detectives
1993•NR•5 Seasons•29 Episodes•6.9•Ended
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.
Creator
Jasper Carrott
Network
BBC One
Origin
GB
Cast
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
Episodes
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