Overview
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
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Cast & Crew
Michael Gambon
Philip Marlow
Joanne Whalley
Nurse Mills
David Ryall
Mr Hall
Sharon D. Clarke
Night Nurse
Gerard Horan
Reginald
Ron Cook
First Mysterious Man
George Rossi
Second Mysterious Man
Patrick Malahide
Mark Binney / Raymond / Mark Finney
Leslie French
Mr Tomkey
Lyndon Davies
10-Year-Old Philip
Geff Francis
Porter
Jim Carter
Mr Marlow
Frequently Asked Questions
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
The Singing Detective has 1 season with 6 episodes.
The Singing Detective premiered on November 16, 1986.
No, The Singing Detective has ended. The final episode aired on December 21, 1986.
The Singing Detective originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Singing Detective was created by Dennis Potter.
The Singing Detective has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
The Singing Detective is classified as Drama, Mystery.