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 · Writers: Mike Whitehill, Steve Knight
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.
The Detectives is a 1993 comedy TV series from the United Kingdom created by Jasper Carrott, starring Robert Powell, George Sewell and Jasper Carrott. It first aired on January 27, 1993. The series has 5 seasons and 29 episodes on BBC One. Episodes run about 25 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.9/10 from 22 votes — mixed to positive.
The Detectives premiered on January 27, 1993.
The Detectives was created by Jasper Carrott.
The main cast includes Robert Powell, George Sewell and Jasper Carrott.
The Detectives has 5 seasons (29 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings, so fans of comedy titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
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Jasper Carrott
Robert Powell
George Sewell