TV series
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985–1986, English, on ITV1. Created by Tony Wharmby.
The sexy, crime busting TV duo!
Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S3 E10: Guardian Angel
Aired 1 November 1986
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Tony WharmbyCreator
- Michael BrandonJames Dempsey · 30 ep
- Glynis BarberHarriet Makepeace · 30 ep
- Tony OsobaDet. Sgt. Chas Jarvis · 30 ep
- Ray SmithSpikings · 30 ep
- Gareth MilneEx-Paratrooper · 6 ep
- Colin McFarlaneWatson · 4 ep
- Roy AlonMotorcyclist · 3 ep
- Andy BradfordGunman · 3 ep
- Nick HobbsEx-Paratrooper · 3 ep
- Wayne MichaelsEx-Paratrooper · 3 ep
- Jonathan Docker-DrysdaleDet. Sgt. Ward · 3 ep
- Jonathan LinsleyButch · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 January 1985
- Last aired
- 1 November 1986
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Dempsey and Makepeace are there?
Dempsey and Makepeace has 3 seasons and 30 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Dempsey and Makepeace finished?
Yes. Dempsey and Makepeace ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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Dempsey and Makepeace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Dempsey and Makepeace?
If you liked Dempsey and Makepeace, try Danger Man, The Mod Squad, The Sweeney.
Who created Dempsey and Makepeace?
Dempsey and Makepeace was created by Tony Wharmby and stars Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Tony Osoba.