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The Singing Detective
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The Singing Detective

1986-11-16 · 70 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama · Mystery

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

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Creators
Dennis Potter
Production companies
BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom, Australia
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael GambonMichael GambonPhilip Marlow
Joanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyNurse Mills
David RyallDavid RyallMr Hall
Sharon D. ClarkeSharon D. ClarkeNight Nurse
Gerard HoranGerard HoranReginald
Ron CookRon CookFirst Mysterious Man
George RossiSecond Mysterious Man

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