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THE DETECTIVES

Programme: The Detectives
Broadcast: 1993 - 1997   (BBC1)
Episodes: 30 (5 series)
Starring: Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, George Sewell
Written by: Steve Knight & Mike Whitehill
Directed by: Ed Bye, Graeme Harper, Steve Knight
Production: Celador More info
Synopsis:

Detectives Dave Briggs and Bob Louis are incompetent to the extreme; a real 'dumb and dumber' duo. However, their stupidity is accompanied by amazing luck, and as such, they always manage to come out on top, despite being ever on the edge of being fired.

BSG Review:

A very funny show all-round, The Detectives is a delight to watch, with amazing on-screen chemistry between Carrott and Powell only adding to the hilarity contained in the beautifully crafted scripts. Definitely worth a watch!

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