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The Singing Detective

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

1986 |1 Season  | 1h 10m |  Drama

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Cast

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Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

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Jim Carter

Mr. Marlow

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Patrick Malahide

Mark Binney

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Alison Steadman

Mrs. Marlow

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Janet Suzman

Nicola

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Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

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Imelda Staunton

Staff Nurse White

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David Ryall

Mr. Hall

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Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

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Janet Henfrey

Schoolteacher

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Simon Chandler

Dr. Finlay

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David Thewlis

Second Soldier

Seasons List

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Specials

1986

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Season 1

1986

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Creator

Dennis Potter

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

BBC One