Series

The Singing Detective

★ 7.5(42)19861h 10m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Dennis Potter
Release date: 1986-11-16
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

The Singing Detective — trailer

About The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective is a 1986 web series in the Drama and Mystery genres, created by Dennis Potter, starring Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley and David Ryall. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Singing Detective in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries6 eps · 1986

Cast

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

David Ryall

Mr Hall

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

Gerard Horan

Reginald

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

Themes & keywords

detectivehallucinationsurrealmusicalfilm noirminiserieshospitalpsychiatristmystery writer1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Singing Detective in Canada?+

The Singing Detective is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Singing Detective on Netflix?+

The Singing Detective is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Singing Detective are there?+

The Singing Detective has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Singing Detective?+

The Singing Detective stars Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall, Sharon D. Clarke and Gerard Horan.

When did The Singing Detective come out?+

The Singing Detective is a 1986 web series created by Dennis Potter.

What genre is The Singing Detective?+

The Singing Detective is Drama and Mystery series.

Who created The Singing Detective?+

The Singing Detective was created by Dennis Potter.