The Singing Detective (1986) is a drama, mystery web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Singing Detective online in HD.
The Singing Detective — Storyline
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Dennis Potter
- Starring: Michael Gambon, Joanne Whalley, David Ryall, Sharon D. Clarke, Gerard Horan, Ron Cook, George Rossi
The Singing Detective — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1986-11-16 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (46 votes) |
The Singing Detective — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Skin (1986-11-16) — Pulp thriller writer Philip Marlow is in hospital with the skin complaint psoriasis, tormented by his past and threatened by his future. His memories, his 1930s-style gumshoe ficti
- E2: Heat (1986-11-23) — Dennis Potter's drama about a patient struggling to keep his sanity, with the help of his alter ego, the singing private eye. Marlow faces a talking cure with a psychologist.
- E3: Lovely Days (1986-11-30) — While in hospital with psoriasis, Marlow thinks back to the war when he was a little boy, and remembers seeing his mother having illicit sex in the Forest of Dean. His memories, hi
- E4: Clues (1986-12-07) — Marlow as a child visits London, but is not impressed. A film option on Marlow's novel thickens the plot. His memories, his 30s style gumshoe fiction and his disease weave him an a
- E5: Pitter Patter (1986-12-14) — Marlow is getting better and the different strands of his fiction and reality begin to occupy the same time and place.
- E6: Who Done It (1986-12-21) — The young Philip Marlow returns to the country railway station following his mother's death in London. Forty years on, Marlow the hospital patient still dreams about the homecoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Singing Detective have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Singing Detective? Dennis Potter.
Where can I watch The Singing Detective? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
