The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective (1986)

Drama

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

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  • First Air Date: 1986-11-16
  • Last Air Date: 1986-12-21
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 6
  • Episode Runtime: 70 min.
  • Network: BBC One
  • Creator: Dennis Potter

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Seasons

  • Season 0

    4 Episodes

  • Season 1

    6 Episodes

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Cast

  • Michael Gambon

    Philip Marlow

  • Jim Carter

    Mr. Marlow

  • Patrick Malahide

    Mark Binney

  • Alison Steadman

    Mrs. Marlow

  • Janet Suzman

    Nicola

  • Joanne Whalley

    Nurse Mills

  • Imelda Staunton

    Staff Nurse White

  • David Ryall

    Mr. Hall

  • Ron Cook

    First Mysterious Man

  • George Rossi

    Second Mysterious Man

  • Janet Henfrey

    Schoolteacher

  • Simon Chandler

    Dr. Finlay

  • David Thewlis

    Second Soldier

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