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The Singing Detective

1986-11-16Ended1 seasons6 episodes~70 minUnited KingdomEnglishBBC OneIMDb ›

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

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Key Credits

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael GambonActor · Philip Marlow
  • Patrick Malahide
    Patrick MalahideActor · Mark Binney
  • Joanne Whalley
    Joanne WhalleyActor · Nurse Mills
  • G
    Geff FrancisActor · Porter
  • Alison Steadman
    Alison SteadmanActor · Mrs. Marlow
  • J
    Janet SuzmanActor · Nicola
  • L
    Lyndon DaviesActor · Philip (aged 10)
  • L
    Leslie FrenchActor · Mr. Tomkey
  • Jim Carter
    Jim CarterActor · Mr. Marlow
  • Gerard Horan
    Gerard HoranActor · Reginald
  • Ron Cook
    Ron CookActor · Mysterious Man No.1
  • George Rossi
    George RossiActor · Mysterious Man No.2
  • David Ryall
    David RyallActor · Mr. Hall
  • J
    Janet HenfreyActor · Schoolteacher
  • Simon Chandler
    Simon ChandlerActor · Dr. Finlay
  • Bill Paterson
    Bill PatersonActor · Dr. Gibbon
  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda StauntonActor · Staff Nurse White
  • K
    Kate McKenzieActor · Sonia
  • B
    Badi UzzamanActor · Ali
  • C
    Charon BourkeActor · Amanda
  • Sharon D. Clarke
    Sharon D. ClarkeActor · Night Nurse
  • T
    Thomas WheatleyActor · Registrar
  • C
    Charles SimonActor · George Adams

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