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The Detectives

Detective Constables Bob Louis and David Briggs are the high-tech, intuitive, and instinct-driven crime-fighting duo, consistently relying on incorrect hunches and guesses in their relentless battle against crime.

Episodes:

Episode 1 What the Butler Saw

1. What the Butler Saw

Aired: Jan 27, 1993

The Earl of Lisson is knifed to death in the bathroom at his country hotel, C...

Episode 2 Hostage

2. Hostage

Aired: Feb 3, 1993

A prisoner takes hostages after going over the wall on FA Cup Final day, Cott...

Episode 3 Teed Off

3. Teed Off

Aired: Feb 10, 1993

Louis and Briggs set their sights on promotion to detective sergeant, Interpo...

Episode 4 Acting Constables

4. Acting Constables

Aired: Feb 17, 1993

The constables are drafted in as police advisers on a drama production, but w...

Episode 5 Studs

5. Studs

Aired: Feb 24, 1993

The constables are sent to Jersey where they team up with Jim Bergerac to inv...

Episode 6 Strangers in Paradise

6. Strangers in Paradise

Aired: Mar 3, 1993

Cottam puts a band together for an investigation into gangland murder, Briggs...

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Info about The Detectives

Seasons: 5

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Crime