Bulman 1985
“Bulman is back!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 5, 1985
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~20 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Murray Smith
- Network
- ITV1
What is Bulman?
Bulman is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 5, 1985
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 20 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Bulman is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Retired DCI Bulman trades his badge for clocks and covert investigations.”
- Don Henderson returns as the iconic George Bulman
- Intriguing mix of private investigation and secret service intrigue
- Period British crime drama with strong character dynamics
- Limited episode count may leave some storylines underdeveloped
- 1980s production values can feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic British crime dramas with a retired detective turned private eye.
The series features mature crime and espionage themes, suitable for adult audiences.
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When did Bulman first air?
Bulman premiered on ITV on 5 June 1985.
Who portrays George Bulman?
The role is played by Don Henderson.
Who is Lucy McGinty?
Lucy McGinty is Bulman's assistant, portrayed by Siobhan Redmond.
Is Bulman related to other TV series?
It is a spin‑off from Strangers, which itself spun off from The XYY Man.
What genre best describes Bulman?
Bulman is a British police procedural crime drama.
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