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The Detectives - Series 1 [1993]
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Review date: 2007-11-11 Rating: 2 out of 10
I bought this first series because of the extremely enthousiastic reviews, but I can't help but being very disappointed. This comedy is outdated, the "slapstick and funny faces" - humor doesn't work for me anymore. Probably I would have liked it as a 9 or 10 year-old, but now I am just annoyed by this.
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Reviews
Definitely worth having in your collection!
Review date: 2007-11-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Detectives with Jasper Carrott & Robert Powell is hilarious, with George Sewell playing their long-suffering Superintendent. I'm so glad this show has been released on DVD and I now own a copy of the first series, I've seen repeats of the show on Bravo & Paramount Comedy 2.
Series 1 was broadcast between 27 January 1993 to 3 March 1993 and kicks off with the first episode What the Butler Saw where Briggs & Louis investigate the Earl of Lisson's murder at his country hotel.
The second episode Hostage where Briggs & Louis are sitting down to watch the big game on Match Day when they're called upon to deal with a hostage situation.
In Teed Off the duo investigate Johnny McKenna, an arms dealer & golfer played by Jimmy Tarbuck and the pair want to impress the Super with promotion coming up.
In Acting Constables, Briggs & Louis join the crew on a police TV drama as technical advisers, but they're so wrapped up in their task that they fail to notice the drama going on behind the scenes.
In Studs, Briggs & Louis are sent to Jersey by the Super to investigate an international smuggling ring taking place, it was nice to see John Nettles & Terence Alexander reprise their roles from Bergerac in this episode
Finally in the last episode Strangers in Paradise, a crime boss is shot by assassins and Cottam worries that gang-warfare might break out so he sends Briggs & Louis undercover at an East End nightclub where they have to keep an eye on Danny Kane the owner of the club played by Leslie Grantham (Dirty Den Watts from Eastenders) who is the prime suspect.
This show is very funny and very entertaining, I recommend this to anyone who likes The Detectives, it's worth it for the money!
LAUGH UNTIL IT HURTS.
Review date: 2007-09-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
No matter how many times I have watched this dvd (and it's plenty) it never fails to make me ache with laughter. I cannot imagine anyone not finding it hilarious even though it is many years since its TV debut, but they do say that quality lasts and this proves it.
cry with laughter
Review date: 2007-01-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
i brought series 1&2 for my dad for christmas, my dad and brother have not shut up about them, they was laughing so hard tears was rolling down their faces, the whole family sat and watched the one where they have formed a band, and hid in the speaker, the house just filled with laughter,so for me series 3 & 4 will be the next buy on the list!!
a brilliant collection!! , dont hestiate on getting the detectives, you will not be disappointed, 5*****
Definately of the best of British
Review date: 2006-11-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Detectives is quite simply in a class of its own in comedy. There are no episodes that are not funny and I cannot say that about any other series I have ever seen.
Highlights on this one, well they would have to be Hostage, Studs and Teed Off. Teed off with Jimmy Tarbuck (as an extremely believable villian surprisingly) and a most amazing (and amusing) golf trolley with a will of its own. Studs sees them transported to Jersey and the Sport of Kings and a little dirty linen. Hostage is one for those who love football and for those of us who don't but have had to live with it!.
So pleased to see it available on DVD at last. Buy all of them, they are well worth it.
Product Details/Specifications
Director(s):
Recording label: Cinema Club
Manufacturer: Cinema Club
EAN: 5014138302702
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-06-12
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 171 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1993-01-27
Language: English (Original Language)