TV series
The Singing Detective
1986, English, on BBC One. Created by Dennis Potter.
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Who Done It
Aired 21 December 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dennis PotterCreator
- Michael GambonPhilip Marlow · 6 ep
- Joanne WhalleyNurse Mills · 6 ep
- David RyallMr Hall · 6 ep
- Sharon D. ClarkeNight Nurse · 6 ep
- Gerard HoranReginald · 6 ep
- Ron CookFirst Mysterious Man · 6 ep
- George RossiSecond Mysterious Man · 6 ep
- Patrick MalahideMark Binney / Mark Finney · 6 ep
- Leslie FrenchNoddy Tomkey · 6 ep
- Lyndon Davies10-Year-Old Philip · 6 ep
- Geff FrancisPorter · 6 ep
- Jim CarterMr Marlow · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 November 1986
- Last aired
- 21 December 1986
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Singing Detective: quick answers
Is The Singing Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Singing Detective are there?
The Singing Detective has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 70 minutes each.
Is The Singing Detective finished?
Yes. The Singing Detective ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Singing Detective suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Singing Detective yet.
What shows are like The Singing Detective?
If you liked The Singing Detective, try Before, Spider-Noir, Ratched.
Who created The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective was created by Dennis Potter and stars Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall.