The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions
The Detectives

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.

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Series 5, Episode 5 - Best Man

Briggs is best man at the wedding between two of their colleagues. But his position and the absence of the bride's father are not unconnected.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 11th February 1997
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jasper Carrott Bob Louis
Robert Powell Dave Briggs
George Sewell Superintendent Cottam
Guest cast
Tony Selby Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
Brenda Cowling Bride's Grandmother
Claudette Barnard Bride's Mother
Jacey Sallés (as Jacey Salles) Bride
John Kirk Groom
Derek Martin Groom's Father
Andrew Secombe Vicar
Ken McKay Photographer
Tony Sloman Guest at Bar
Walter Van Dyk Master of Ceremonies
Darren Ruston Guest at Table
Francesca Longrigg Helen
Catherine Carter Waitress
Alex Leppard Tommy Rudge
Writing team
Steve Knight Writer
Mike Whitehill Writer
Production team
Graeme Harper Director
Nic Phillips Producer
Mark Sangster Editor
Andy Hamilton Production Designer
Susie Parriss (as Sue Parriss) Casting Director
Paddy Stern Casting Director
Rebecca Allen Costume Designer
Peter Morgan Director of Photography
Susan Ayling Make-up Designer
Keith Strachan Composer
Matthew Strachan Composer
Jake Wright 1st Assistant Director

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