The Detectives

1993-01-27 Comedy NR

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.

Storyline

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.

First Aired

1993-01-27
Last Aired

1997-02-18
Creator

Jasper Carrott
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

5
Episodes

29
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

spoof police detective spin off sitcom

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1. What The Butler Saw

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".Less

1993-01-27

2. Hostage

A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catc...More

A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catch him but the two detectives would rather be watching the F.A. Cup Final.Less

1993-02-03

3. Teed Off

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illeg...More

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.Less

1993-02-10

4. Acting Constables

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.Less

1993-02-17

5. Studs

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wron...More

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.Less

1993-02-24

6. Strangers In Paradise

Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to...More

Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to start. He sends Briggs and Louis on an undercover assignment to the Paradise Club in the East End of London.Less