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The Singing Detective( 1986)

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Overview

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

  1. Dennis Potter

    Creator

Series Cast

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    Michael Gambon

    Philip Marlow

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    Jim Carter

    Mr. Marlow

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    Patrick Malahide

    Mark Binney

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    Alison Steadman

    Mrs. Marlow

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    Janet Suzman

    Nicola

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    Joanne Whalley

    Nurse Mills

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    Imelda Staunton

    Staff Nurse White

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    David Ryall

    Mr. Hall

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    Ron Cook

    First Mysterious Man

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    George Rossi

    Second Mysterious Man

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    Janet Henfrey

    Schoolteacher

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    Simon Chandler

    Dr. Finlay

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    David Thewlis

    Second Soldier

Current Season

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Season 1

1986 | 6 Episodes

Season 1 of The Singing Detective premiered on Nov 16 1986

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Facts

Status

Ended

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Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

  • detective
  • hallucination
  • surreal
  • musical
  • film noir
  • miniseries
  • hospital
  • psychiatrist
  • mystery writer
  • 1940s