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Dempsey and Makepeace
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Dempsey and Makepeace

1985-01-11 · 50 min / episode · ★ 6.8

Action & Adventure · Drama

Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

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Creators
Tony Wharmby
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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Michael BrandonMichael BrandonJames Dempsey
Glynis BarberGlynis BarberHarriet Makepeace
Tony OsobaTony OsobaDet. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
Ray SmithRay SmithSpikings

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