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
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Pilot
Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd), Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Susan Harmison (Helen Baxendale). Copyright: ITV Studios / The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Dirk Gently, a detective who believes in the fundermental interconnectness of all things, is called upon by pensioner Ruth to help solve the apparently simple and harmless disappearance of her cat. However, when Dirk spots old university friend Richard MacDuff breaking into the house next door he refuses to put the meeting down to mere coincidence.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th December 2010
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Stephen Mangan | Dirk Gently |
| Darren Boyd | Richard MacDuff |
| Helen Baxendale | Susan Harmison |
| Jason Watkins | DI Gilks |
| Lisa Jackson | Janice Pearce |
| Doreen Mantle | Ruth |
| Anthony Howell | Gordon Way |
| Miles Richardson | Dr Gerstenberger |
| Billy Boyle | Harry |
| Elliot Sutherland | Tom |
| Alisha Bailey | Reporter |
| Alex Parry | Barman |
| Gary Pillai | Doctor |
| Joe Hall | Newsagent |
| Leona Walker | Receptionist |
| Howard Overman | Writer |
| Damon Thomas | Director |
| Chris Carey | Producer |
| Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
| Eleanor Moran | Executive Producer |
| Jamie Laurenson | Executive Producer |
Video
Dirk Gently Pilot - Preview
Dirk has worked out that Richard may be the connection linking all the events surrounding the disappearance of Henry the cat. He suggests that hypnotising Richard may be the way to find out more....
Featuring: Darren Boyd (Richard MacDuff) & Stephen Mangan (Dirk Gently).