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The Detectives

on BBC One London

First of a comedy series based on the regular Canned Carrott sketch about two bumbling cops who get into all sorts of scrapes because of their incompetence. Written by Steve Knight and Mike Whitehill , it stars Jasper Carrott Robert Powell
What the Butler Saw. The Earl of Lisson is murdered in his own country hotel. It has the makings of a classic whodunit until detectives Louis and Briggs turn up to solve the crime. This week's celebrity guest stars are model Jerry Hall and actor George Sewell.
Director/Producer Ed Bye
A Celador production for BBCtv
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Contributors

Written By:
Steve Knight
Written By:
Mike Whitehill
Unknown:
Jasper Carrott
Unknown:
Robert Powell
Unknown:
Jerry Hall
Unknown:
George Sewell.
Producer:
Ed Bye
Bob Louis:
Jasper Carrott
Dave Briggs:
Robert Powell
Jerry Palmer:
Jerry Hall
Superintendent Cottam:
George Sewell
Butler:
Noel Coleman
Chef:
Peter Geeves
Barman:
Nick Ball
Sir Lionel Case:
Paul Williamson
Mr Smith:
Rupert Bates
Earl of Lisson:
Jon Cartwright

BBC One London

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