Series

The Detectives

★ 6.9(21)199325m5 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Jasper Carrott
Release date: 1993-01-27
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 29
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Celador Productions

About The Detectives

The Detectives is a 1993 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Jasper Carrott, starring Robert Powell, George Sewell and Jasper Carrott. It spans 5 seasons and 29 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Detectives in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (5)

Season 16 eps · 1993

Season 26 eps · 1994

Season 36 eps · 1995

Season 45 eps · 1996

Season 56 eps · 1997

Cast

Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

Themes & keywords

spoofpolice detectivespin offsitcom

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Detectives in United States?+

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

Is The Detectives on Netflix?+

The Detectives is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of The Detectives are there?+

The Detectives has 5 seasons and 29 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Detectives?+

The Detectives stars Robert Powell, George Sewell and Jasper Carrott.

When did The Detectives come out?+

The Detectives is a 1993 web series created by Jasper Carrott.

What genre is The Detectives?+

The Detectives is Comedy series.

Who created The Detectives?+

The Detectives was created by Jasper Carrott.