The Detectives

Overview

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.

Episodes

What The Butler Saw

S01E01 What The Butler Saw

January 27, 1993
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Hostage

S01E02 Hostage

February 3, 1993
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.
Teed Off

S01E03 Teed Off

February 10, 1993
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Acting Constables

S01E04 Acting Constables

February 17, 1993
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Studs

S01E05 Studs

February 24, 1993
Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.
Strangers In Paradise

S01E06 Strangers In Paradise

March 3, 1993
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...

Cast

Robert Powell
Robert Powell
Dave Briggs
George Sewell
George Sewell
Superintendent Cottam
Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott
Bob Louis

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