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The Detectives. Superintendent Cottam (George Sewell)
George Sewell

George Sewell

  • English
  • Actor

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The Detectives. Image shows left to right: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Credit: Celador Productions Features

Comedy Rewind: Investigating The Detectives

Sunday 13th April 2025

In this week's Comedy Rewind we investigate the crime fighting comedy duo at the centre of 90s sitcom The Detectives, starring Jasper Carrott.

Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television Features

Comedy Rewind: Rising Damp is going to get us all!

Sunday 1st September 2024

Perhaps the single most celebrated comedy in ITV's near 70-year history, Rising Damp marks its own 50th anniversary this month. A perfect time to see just what all that popularity is about.

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