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Dirk Gently. Image shows from L to R: Dirk Gently (Stephen Mangan), Richard MacDuff (Darren Boyd). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
Dirk Gently

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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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.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 5th March 2012
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Mangan Dirk Gently
Darren Boyd Richard MacDuff
Jason Watkins DI Gilks
Lisa Jackson Janice Pearce
Guest cast
Paul Ritter Oliver Reynolds
Cosima Shaw Emma Reynolds
Kenneth Collard Matthew (Accountant)
Colin McFarlane Terence Brown
Miranda Raison Kate ('Mrs. Edwards')
Writing team
Howard Overman Writer
Hannah Mackay Script Editor
Production team
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).

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