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 2, Episode 1 - Collared
Having caused a bomb scare that made Her Majesty late for a state banquet, the Super relieves Briggs and Louis of their duties pending an investigation. Dave has a plan to get back in his good books...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 2nd March 1994
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Jasper Carrott | Bob Louis |
| Robert Powell | Dave Briggs |
| George Sewell | Superintendent Cottam |
| Ron Cook | Blind Billy |
| Gwen Taylor | Annie |
| Jason Hall | Policeman in Briefing |
| Christopher Beaumont | Kenny |
| Phil Atkinson | Egghead Evans |
| Henry Naylor | Police Driver |
| Andy Parsons | Armed Officer |
| Steve Knight | Writer |
| Mike Whitehill | Writer |
| Ed Bye | Director |
| Ed Bye | Producer |
| Nic Phillips | Executive Producer |
| Graham Hutchings | Editor |
| Andy Hamilton | Production Designer |
| Keith Strachan | Composer |
| Matthew Strachan | Composer |