The Detectives (1993)
1993 · 5 seasons · Comedy
The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
Created by Jasper Carrott. Starring Robert Powell, George Sewell and Jasper Carrott.
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