The Detectives
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.
On screen
Top Cast
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis
Frank Windsor
Chief Superintendent
Tony Selby
Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
Dicken Ashworth
Landlord
Mark Steel
Second copper
Kristy Bruce
Olivia
Jason Hall
Policeman in Briefing
Max Digby
Hopkins
Anthony Valentine
Chaffeur
Simon Slater
D.I. Simpson
Episodes guide
Seasons
Specials
2 episodes · 1995
Season 1
6 episodes · 1993
Season 2
6 episodes · 1994
Season 3
6 episodes · 1995
Season 4
5 episodes · 1996
Season 5
6 episodes · 1997
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