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.

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Seasons

1. Pilot - Dangerous Davies

Air Date: 2003-02-07

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.

2. Moonlight

Air Date: 2003-02-14

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

3. Tricia

Air Date: 2003-02-21

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 obsessive woman.

4. Lofty

Air Date: 2003-02-28

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

1. Christine

Air Date: 2004-02-13

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 Dangerous is reluctant to point the finger at her.

2. The Long Bank Holiday

Air Date: 2004-02-20

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.

3. Benefit to Mankind

Air Date: 2004-02-27

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 murder.

4. Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts

Air Date: 2004-03-05

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.

1. Friends Reunited

Air Date: 2005-05-29

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.

2. Towpaths Of Glory

Air Date: 2005-06-05

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.

3. Three Steps To Hendon

Air Date: 2005-06-12

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.

4. Willesden Confidential

Air Date: 2005-06-19

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.

1. Once Upon A Time On The Westway

Air Date: 2007-05-03

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 Do his unpublished memoirs reveal the identity of his killer?

2. Dangerous' Liaisons

Air Date: 2007-05-10

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

3. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden

Air Date: 2007-05-17

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

4. The Man From Montevideo

Air Date: 2007-05-24

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

5. Dead Peasants' Society

Air Date: 2007-05-31

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

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

2003-02-07

Episodes

17 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Meridan Productions

United Productions