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.

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RP01ARobert PowellDave Briggs
GS02AGeorge SewellSuperintendent Cottam
JC03AJasper CarrottBob Louis

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The Detectives

Screen 9 · Row C · Seat 3 · 1993

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