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The Singing Detective (1986–1986) — drama · crime on BBC One
About The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 in 1986 on Sunday nights from 16 November to 21 December with later PBS and cable television showings in the United States. Mystery writer Philip E. Marlow is suffering writer's block and is hospitalised because his psoriatic arthropathy, a chronic skin and joint disease, is at an acute stage forming lesions and sores over his entire body, and partially cripples his hands and feet. As a result of constant pain, a fever caused by the condition, and his refusal to take medication, Marlow falls into a fantasy world involving his Chandleresque novel, The Singing Detective, an escapist adventure about a detective (also named "Philip Marlow") who sings at a dance hall and takes the jobs "the guys who don't sing" won't take.
The Singing Detective episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 1986 | S1·E6 | Who Done It |
| December 14, 1986 | S1·E5 | Pitter Patter |
| December 7, 1986 | S1·E4 | Clues |
| November 30, 1986 | S1·E3 | Lovely Days |
| November 23, 1986 | S1·E2 | Heat |
| November 16, 1986 | S1·E1 | Skin |
The Singing Detective cast
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Michael Gambonas Philip Marlow -
Patrick Malahideas Mark Binney -
Joanne Whalleyas Nurse Mills -
David Ryallas Mr. Hall -
Gerard Horanas Reginald -
Leslie Frenchas Mr. Tomkey -
Ron Cookas First Mysterious Man -
George Rossias Second Mysterious Man - LDLyndon Daviesas Philip (aged 10)
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Sharon D. Clarkeas Night Nurse