The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

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1986-11-16

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

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The Singing Detective

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Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

First Aired

1986-11-16

Last Aired

1986-12-21

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Dennis Potter

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

BBC One

Production

BBC

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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    Michael Gambon

    Michael Gambon
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    Jim Carter

    Jim Carter
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    Patrick Malahide

    Patrick Malahide
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    Alison Steadman

    Alison Steadman
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    Janet Suzman

    Janet Suzman
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    Joanne Whalley

    Joanne Whalley
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    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton
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    David Ryall

    David Ryall
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    Ron Cook

    Ron Cook
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    George Rossi

    George Rossi
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    Janet Henfrey

    Janet Henfrey
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    Simon Chandler

    Simon Chandler
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    David Thewlis

    David Thewlis