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COLLECTION · Series · 2003

The Last Detective

"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.

Source: TMDB
* 7.8 (11)CrimeDramaUnited Kingdom
Creators
Leslie Thomas · Richard Harris
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
ITV1 · Meridan Productions · United Productions
Runtime
90 min/ep
Release
07/02/2003
Score
7.8 / 10 (11)
Where to watch
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
2 episodes
Episode 1. An interview with Peter Davison
90 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
90 min

The 1981 movie starring Bernard Cribbins that tells the same story as the series pilot.

Season 1
Season 1
4 episodes · 2003
Episode 1. Pilot
2003-02-07 · 90 min

A disrespected but decent British detective unravels a cold case about a missing seventeen year old girl while trying to deal with the breakup of his marriage.

Episode 2. Dangerous by Moonlight
2003-02-14 · 90 min

An older woman whose philandering husband has disappeared seems unduly unconcerned about his circumstances.

Episode 3. Tricia
2003-02-21 · 90 min

Davies is assigned to look after the victim of a vicious burglary, who believes the police aren't paying her enough attention. It soon becomes clear that she has a secret agenda, as Davies finds himself subject to the attentions of an…

Episode 4. Lofty
2003-02-28 · 71 min

Davies unravels the true identity of an old tramp found drowned in a canal.

Season 2
Season 2
4 episodes · 2004
Episode 1. Christine
2004-02-13 · 90 min

Davies is called in to investigate the suspicious death of wealthy artist Maurice Leyman, found dead after a fire in the studio in the garden of his luxury home. His wife is rather calm about the whole thing and has a dodgy alibi, but…

Episode 2. The Long Bank Holiday
2004-02-20 · 90 min

Davies makes a gruesome discovery when he is called in to settle a dispute between neighbours over a leylandii hedge. The hapless detective is then called away to deal with a suspected suicide.

Episode 3. Benefit to Mankind
2004-02-27 · 90 min

Davies decides to toughen up after falling victim to a cruel practical joke by colleagues Barrett and Pimlott. He is then dispatched to investigate the death of a medical researcher. It looks like suicide, but Davies is convinced it's…

Episode 4. Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts
2004-03-05 · 90 min

Dangerous Davies is on the trail of the killer of an Albanian refugee, and his search leads him to a dating agency – where one of the clients is someone he knows only too well.

Season 3
Season 3
4 episodes · 2005
Episode 1. Friends Reunited
2005-05-29 · 90 min

Dangerous investigates when a man is found dead after a college reunion party. The prime suspect is a reformed drug addict with no alibi for the time of death.

Episode 2. Towpaths of Glory
2005-06-05 · 90 min

The body of a murdered ex-soldier is found dumped on a rubbish heap. Davies has to find the killer, but struggles to break down the fierce loyalties of the victim's artillery regiment.

Episode 3. Three Steps to Hendon
2005-06-12 · 90 min

Davies uncovers a tragic tale of revenge, spurned talent and faded glory when he investigates the suspicious death of a faded, hard-drinking former rock star Teddy O'Connor, lead singer with 1970s Glam Rock boy band The Overnite Sensations.

Episode 4. Willesden Confidential
2005-06-19 · 90 min

Davies investigates the spectacular death of stock car driver Geoff Fallon, and discovers that the motive may lie closer to home than he cares to admit.

Season 4
Season 4
5 episodes · 2007
Episode 1. Once Upon a Time on the Westway
2007-05-03 · 90 min

Jimmy 'the Gem' Vincent is murdered within 24 hours of his release from prison. Do his unpublished memoirs reveal the identity of his killer?

Episode 2. Dangerous' Liaisons
2007-05-10 · 90 min

A recluse is found dead at home, and foul play is suspected. A cache of film reels leads to the solution of two murders.

Episode 3. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden
2007-05-17 · 90 min

A veteran comedian dies on stage. Davies investigates the world of show business jealousies.

Episode 4. The Man from Montevideo
2007-05-24 · 90 min

Davies uncovers the secret life of a chauffeur, found stabbed in the neck with a broken champagne bottle.

Episode 5. Dead Peasant's Society
2007-05-31 · 90 min

Members of a secretive gentlemen's club are dying in mysterious circumstances.

Cast by season
Peter Davison
Peter Davison
Detective Constable 'Dangerous' Davies
Sean Hughes
Sean Hughes
Mod Lewis
Rob Spendlove
Rob Spendlove
DI Aspinall
Vineeta Rishi
Vineeta Rishi
WPC Kapoor
Emma Amos
Emma Amos
Julie Davies
Charles De'Ath
Charles De'Ath
DS Pimlott
Billy Geraghty
Billy Geraghty
DC Darren Barrett
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