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The Singing Detective (1986) — Ligoscope

The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

1986–1986 · 1 season · 6 episodes

★ 7.5(42 TMDB votes)▶ Trailer

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

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Cast

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

David Ryall

David Ryall

Mr Hall

Sharon D. Clarke

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

Gerard Horan

Gerard Horan

Reginald

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

Crew

Created by: Dennis Potter
Producer: Kenith Trodd, John Harris
Cinematography: Ken Westbury
Production Design: Jim Clay

Details

Networks: BBC One
Studios: BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries: United Kingdom, Australia
Languages: English
First aired: November 16, 1986
Status: Ended
Episode runtime: 70 min

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