The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions
The Detectives
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1993 - 1997
- 31 episodes (5 series)
Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives. Stars Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell and George Sewell.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Acting Constables
Posted away from trouble in a cushy role as technical advisers on a TV crime drama, Bob and Dave find they do not fit in too well with the theatrical life.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 17th February 1993
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jasper Carrott | Bob Louis |
| Robert Powell | Dave Briggs |
| George Sewell | Superintendent Cottam |
| Anthony Head | Simon |
| Peter Jeffrey | Derek (Director) |
| Ruth Hudson | Jane |
| Harold Innocent | Viking |
| Eddie Webber | Bank Robber |
| Clive Darby | Assistant Director |
| Alan Bodenham | Big Bird |
| Sion Tudor Owen | Terry |
| Jimmy Batten | Gangster |
| Michael Simkins | Doctor |
| Noel Edmonds | Self |
| Steve Knight | Writer |
| Mike Whitehill | Writer |
| Ed Bye | Director |
| Ed Bye | Producer |
| Nic Phillips | Executive Producer |
| Paul Smith | Executive Producer |
| Graham Hutchings | Editor |
| Andy Hamilton | Production Designer |
| Keith Strachan | Composer |
| Matthew Strachan | Composer |
| Caroline O'Neill | Production Assistant |