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The Singing Detective (1986)

First aired November 16, 19861h 10m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
7.5

41 votes

DramaMystery
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Overview

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

Created By

Dennis Potter

Top Billed 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

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

December 21, 1986

Networks

BBC One

Production

BBCAustralian Broadcasting Corporation

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