Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Dirk Gently
- TV comedy drama
- BBC Four
- 2010 - 2012
- 4 episodes (1 series)
Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things. Stars Stephen Mangan, Darren Boyd, Helen Baxendale, Jason Watkins and Lisa Jackson
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Dirk Gently. Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: ITV Studios / The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Douglas Adams' private detective discovers the connection between two unrelated cases: a client who believes the Pentagon are trying to kill him and another whose horoscopes appear to be coming true. When the mysteries collide, Dirk is the only man for the job.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 5th March 2012
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Stephen Mangan | Dirk Gently |
| Darren Boyd | Richard MacDuff |
| Jason Watkins | DI Gilks |
| Lisa Jackson | Janice Pearce |
| Paul Ritter | Oliver Reynolds |
| Cosima Shaw | Emma Reynolds |
| Kenneth Collard | Matthew (Accountant) |
| Colin McFarlane | Terence Brown |
| Miranda Raison | Kate ('Mrs. Edwards') |
| Howard Overman | Writer |
| Hannah Mackay | Script Editor |
| Tom Shankland | Director |
| Chris Carey | Producer |
| Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
| Brian Minchin | Executive Producer |
| Howard Overman | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Tabern | Editor |
| Amelia Shankland | Production Designer |
| Daniel Pemberton | Composer |
Video
Pizza Stakeout
Dirk and Richard are on a stakeout. Interrupted by the arrival of a pizza delivery, Dirk points out that since the pizza is over an hour late it should be free.
Featuring: Darren Boyd (Richard MacDuff) & Stephen Mangan (Dirk Gently).