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The Singing Detective

Limited Series
1986
1h 10m
BBC One
1 Season
6 Episodes
English
Drama, Crime
User Score: 
8.4
Critic Score: 
95
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Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
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The Singing Detective

Limited Series
1986
1h 10m
English
BBC One
Drama, Crime
1 Season
6 Episodes
Episode Guide
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Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Rating
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8.4
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The Singing Detective (1986) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
95

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Season 1 Episode 6
December 21st 1986
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Pitter Patter
Season 1 Episode 5
December 14th 1986
Clues
Clues
Season 1 Episode 4
December 7th 1986
Lovely Days
Lovely Days
Season 1 Episode 3
November 30th 1986
Heat
Heat
Season 1 Episode 2
November 23rd 1986
Skin
Skin
Season 1 Episode 1
November 16th 1986

Cast

Full Cast & Crew
Michael Gambon
Philip Marlow
Jim Carter
Mr. Marlow
Patrick Malahide
Mark Binney
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Marlow
Janet Suzman
Joanne Whalley
Nurse Mills
David Ryall
Mr. Hall
Ron Cook
First Mysterious Man
George Rossi
Second Mysterious Man
Janet Henfrey
Schoolteacher
Simon Chandler
Dr. Finlay
David Thewlis
Second Soldier
Ken Stott
Heather Tobias
Trevor Cooper
Malcolm Storry
Errol Shaker
Imelda Staunton
Staff Nurse White
Bill Paterson
Dr. Gibbon
Created By: Dennis Potter
Directed By: Jon Amiel (6 Episodes)
Written By: Dennis Potter (6 Episodes)

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Redouaaane says...
8 years ago
The plot moves on 3 different levels and they're all connected, which requires the viewer to pay attention constantly. It's a bit daunting at first but once you start seeing the parallels it becomes such a rewarding experience. This is experimental '80s british television at its best. Also, young Joanne Whalley is hawt! I watched this right after watching Edge of Darkness (1985), which she starred in, and boy she was a sight for sore eyes in both shows.
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rnhaas
8/10  3 months ago
Had I encountered this remarkable TV miniseries in my 20s, when I had my highest tolerance for meta commentaries on storytelling, I might have lost my mind over it. However, that tolerance has waned over the years and I struggled with it instead.

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