The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

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1986- 1986
1 Seasons
6 Episodes
7.5(41 votes)
Ended
Drama
Mystery

Overview

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

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Production Companies

BBC
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members
Acting

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Michael Gambon
Acting

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

Joanne Whalley
Acting

David Ryall

Mr Hall

David Ryall
Acting

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

Sharon D. Clarke
Acting

Gerard Horan

Reginald

Gerard Horan
Acting

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

Ron Cook
Acting

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

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