TV series
Butterfly Collectors
1999, English, on ITV1. Created by Paul Abbott.
Investigating the murder of a man at a breaker's yard, DI John McKeown gets drawn into the life of one of the suspects, 17-year-old Dex Listet. An unlikely friendship develops, but nothing is as it seems in a relationship taut with deception and betrayal.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 20 April 1999
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Paul AbbottCreator
- Pete PostlethwaiteDI John McKeown · 2 ep
- Jamie DravenDex Lister · 2 ep
- Ben CromptonBilly Johnson · 2 ep
- Julie GrahamMary Slater · 2 ep
- Alex PalmerPeter Marriot · 2 ep
- Ray Emmet BrownFrank Davies · 2 ep
- Alison NewmanSandra Hollins · 2 ep
- Stuart McQuarrieFrank Faulkner · 2 ep
- Thomas AstanMark Lister · 2 ep
- Ruth HarropSally Lister · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 April 1999
- Last aired
- 20 April 1999
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Butterfly Collectors: quick answers
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How many seasons of Butterfly Collectors are there?
Butterfly Collectors has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Butterfly Collectors finished?
Yes. Butterfly Collectors ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Butterfly Collectors?
If you liked Butterfly Collectors, try The Chelsea Detective, A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Baretta.
Who created Butterfly Collectors?
Butterfly Collectors was created by Paul Abbott and stars Pete Postlethwaite, Jamie Draven, Ben Crompton.