The Detectives Series 1, Episode 6 - Strangers In Paradise - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Discovering that Bob and Dave hold a modicum of talent in a musical capacity, Cottam sends them to investigate an old-school gangland killing in which a night-club owner is the prime suspect.

Broadcast details

Date

Wednesday 3rd March 1993

Time

8pm

Channel

BBC One

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Jasper Carrott Bob Louis
Robert Powell Dave Briggs
George Sewell Superintendent Cottam

Guest cast

Leslie Grantham Danny Kane
Georgina Hale Irene Mazola
Barry Cryer Detective Constable Simpson
Leon Herbert Polish Joe
Andy Lucas Greek Gangster
Alex Knight Scottish Gangster
Dave Atkins Ronnie
Lucy Davis Young Girl 1
Jeremy Fowlds Young Man 1
Jennifer Gibson Young Girl 2
Roger James Sewell Young Man 2
Jack Burns Bouncer
Jelena Budimir Rose
Elaine Lordan Female Plumber

Writing team

Steve Knight Writer
Mike Whitehill Writer

Production team

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