TV series
South of the Border
1988–1990, English, on BBC One. Created by Susan Wilkins.
Female private detectives Pearl Parker and Finn Gallagher operate within the bustling multicultural communities of South London.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Episode 7
Aired 22 June 1990
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Susan WilkinsCreator
- Buki ArmstrongPearl Parker · 15 ep
- Rosie RowellFinn Gallagher · 15 ep
- Dinah StabbFrancesca "Milly" Millington · 15 ep
- Valentine NonyelaRufus Parker · 15 ep
- Jimmi HarkishinKrishnan Vore · 15 ep
- Brian BovellFitz · 9 ep
- Corinne Skinner-CarterRose Parker · 9 ep
- Saul JephcottDI Lawrence Warner · 8 ep
- Alwyne TaylorDS Marsh · 8 ep
- Kwabena MansoDenzil · 8 ep
- Tom WattPaul Wilmont · 2 ep
- Nigel TerryEddie · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 October 1988
- Last aired
- 22 June 1990
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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South of the Border: quick answers
Is South of the Border worth watching?
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How many seasons of South of the Border are there?
South of the Border has 2 seasons and 15 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is South of the Border finished?
Yes. South of the Border ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is South of the Border on?
South of the Border isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
South of the Border parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like South of the Border?
If you liked South of the Border, try Bad Girls, Carl Weber's The Family Business, L.A.'s Finest.
Who created South of the Border?
South of the Border was created by Susan Wilkins and stars Buki Armstrong, Rosie Rowell, Dinah Stabb.