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Dempsey and Makepeace

1985 to 1986 Action & Adventure, Drama 3 seasons

TMDB rating 6.8/10 Ended

Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

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Seasons3

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    TMDB rating 8.2/10

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    TMDB rating 8.9/10

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    TMDB rating 8.5/10

Cast and details

  • Michael BrandonJames Dempsey
  • Glynis BarberHarriet Makepeace
  • Tony OsobaDet. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
  • Ray SmithSpikings
  • Gareth MilneEx-Paratrooper
  • Colin McFarlaneDet. Sgt. Watson
  • Roy AlonHood on Motorbike
  • Andy BradfordEx-Paratrooper
  • Nick HobbsBlaker
  • Wayne MichaelsEx-Paratrooper
  • Jonathan Docker-DrysdaleD.S. Ward
  • Jonathan LinsleyButch
Created by
Tony Wharmby
Network
ITV1
First aired
Jan 11, 1985
Latest episode
Nov 1, 1986

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