The Singing Detective(1986)
The Singing Detective Synopsis
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
The Singing Detective (1986) is a drama and mystery series that premiered on November 16, 1986, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall and Sharon D. Clarke. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1986-11-16
- Last aired:
- 1986-12-21
- Producers:
- Rick McCallum
The Singing Detective (1986) Trailer
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The Singing Detective Videos & Clips
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The Singing Detective trail (1986)
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The Singing Detective - Accentuate the Positive
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The Singing Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Gambon
as Philip Marlow
Joanne Whalley
as Nurse Mills
David Ryall
as Mr Hall
Sharon D. Clarke
as Night Nurse
Gerard Horan
as Reginald
Ron Cook
as First Mysterious Man
- George Rossi
George Rossi
as Second Mysterious Man
Key crew
Executive produced by Rick McCallum.
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The Singing Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Singing Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Singing Detective?
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The Singing Detective (1986) is available to stream on Filmin. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Singing Detective are there?
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The Singing Detective has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 16, 1986.
Is The Singing Detective still running?
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No. The Singing Detective is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 21, 1986.
Who is in the cast of The Singing Detective?
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The Singing Detective (1986) stars Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall, Sharon D. Clarke and Gerard Horan. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Singing Detective any good?
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The Singing Detective (1986) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Singing Detective trailer?
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The official The Singing Detective trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.