Campion 1989
What is Campion?
Campion is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 22, 1989
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Overview
Campion is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Mystery, Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 16 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A dashing 1930s sleuth solves crimes with wit and a loyal manservant”
- Faithful adaptations of Allingham’s novels
- Peter Davison’s charismatic lead performance
- Period‑British charm
- Only sixteen hour‑long episodes across two series
- Production values reflect late‑80s TV standards
Watch it if you enjoy classic British detective stories with light humor.
The series is a family‑friendly mystery drama with mild language and no explicit content.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Look to the Lady (1) Mytharc Jan 22, 1989
- E2 Look to the Lady (2) Core Jan 29, 1989
- E3 Police at the Funeral (1) Mytharc Feb 5, 1989
- E4 Police at the Funeral (2) Core Feb 12, 1989
- E5 The Case of the Late Pig (1) Mytharc Feb 19, 1989
- E6 The Case of the Late Pig (2) Core Feb 26, 1989
- E7 Death of a Ghost (1) Mytharc Mar 5, 1989
- E8 Death of a Ghost (2) Mytharc Mar 12, 1989
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Sweet Danger (1) Mytharc Jan 12, 1990
- E2 Sweet Danger (2) Core Jan 19, 1989
- E3 Dancers in Mourning (1) Mytharc Feb 9, 1990
- E4 Dancers in Mourning (2) Core Feb 16, 1990
- E5 Flowers for the Judge (1) Core Feb 23, 1990
- E6 Flowers for the Judge (2) Core Mar 2, 1990
- E7 Mystery Mile (1) Mytharc Mar 9, 1990
- E8 Mystery Mile (2) Mytharc Mar 16, 1990
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes are there?
Sixteen hour‑long episodes, two per adapted story.
Who portrays Albert Campion?
Peter Davison plays the title detective.
When did the series first broadcast?
The first episode aired on 22 January 1989 on the BBC.
What are the source novels?
The episodes adapt the Albert Campion mystery novels by Margery Allingham.
Who performed the title music?
Peter Davison sang the first‑series theme; the second series used an instrumental version.
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