The Last Detective

The Last Detective (2003-2007)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Crime

"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E05Dead Peasants' SocietyMay 31, 2007
S04E04The Man from MontevideoMay 24, 2007
S04E03A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to WillesdenMay 17, 2007
S04E02Dangerous' LiaisonsMay 10, 2007
S04E01Once upon a Time on the WestwayMay 3, 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Last Detective' premiere?

'The Last Detective' premiered on February 7, 2003.

Who was the main character in 'The Last Detective'?

The main character in 'The Last Detective' was Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies, played by Peter Davison.

What was the occupation of the main character in 'The Last Detective'?

The main character, Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies, worked as a detective.

Who created 'The Last Detective'?

'The Last Detective' was created by Leslie Thomas.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Last Detective'?

The first season of 'The Last Detective' consisted of four episodes.

Who played the character of Detective Inspector Aspinall in 'The Last Detective'?

Detective Inspector Aspinall was played by Sean Hughes.

What was the genre of 'The Last Detective'?

'The Last Detective' was a crime drama television series.

Where was 'The Last Detective' set?

'The Last Detective' was set in London, England.

What was the running time of each episode of 'The Last Detective'?

Each episode of 'The Last Detective' had a running time of approximately 90 minutes.

Which network aired 'The Last Detective'?

'The Last Detective' was aired on ITV.

Did 'The Last Detective' receive any awards?

Yes, 'The Last Detective' won the Best Drama Series award at the Royal Television Society Awards in 2003.

Who composed the theme music for 'The Last Detective'?

The theme music for 'The Last Detective' was composed by Debbie Wiseman.

How many seasons of 'The Last Detective' were produced?

'The Last Detective' had a total of five seasons.

What was the premise of 'The Last Detective'?

'The Last Detective' followed the investigations of Detective Constable Davies, who was often underestimated by his colleagues, but had a knack for solving cases through his unconventional methods.

What was the reception of 'The Last Detective' by critics?

'The Last Detective' received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its unique blend of humor and crime-solving.

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