Lazarus & Dingwall. Image shows from L to R: Steve Lazarus (Stephen Frost), Mark Dingwall (Mark Arden). Copyright: BBC
Lazarus & Dingwall

Lazarus & Dingwall

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1991
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Police spoof packed with corny gags, starring Oblivion Boys Mark Arden and Stephen Frost as a pair of somewhat unconventional murder detectives. Stars Mark Arden, Stephen Frost, Peter Bland, Race Davies, Jim Findley and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Gerbil?

The Really Serious Crimes squad are called in when a stuntman is killed on a film set. The actor holding the gun claims he's innocent, but in showbusiness, everyone has a motive.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th February 1991
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Arden Mark Dingwall
Stephen Frost Steve Lazarus
Peter Bland Chief
Race Davies Beverly Armitage
Jim Findley Clinton Clinton
Simon Godley Plain Clothes 1
Neil Mullarkey Plain Clothes 2
Guest cast
Lionel Blair Duane Blake
Jeremy Gittins Gary Bateman
Kay Stonham Sandy Delgrano
Geoffrey McGivern Film Director
Edwin Silvester Child Suspect
Russell Evans Child Solicitor
Writing team
Kim Fuller Writer
Victoria Pile (as Vicky Pile) Writer
Mark Arden Writer (Additional Material)
Stephen Frost Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Bob Spiers Director
Kim Fuller Producer
Victoria Pile (as Vicky Pile) Producer
Ed Wooden Editor
Greg Miller Editor
Ian Ashurst Production Designer
Simon Brint Composer

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