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. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Look to the Lady (1) Jan 22, 1989
- E2 Look to the Lady (2) Jan 29, 1989
- E3 Police at the Funeral (1) Feb 5, 1989
- E4 Police at the Funeral (2) Feb 12, 1989
- E5 The Case of the Late Pig (1) Feb 19, 1989
- E6 The Case of the Late Pig (2) Feb 26, 1989
- E7 Death of a Ghost (1) Mar 5, 1989
- E8 Death of a Ghost (2) Mar 12, 1989
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Sweet Danger (1) Jan 12, 1990
- E2 Sweet Danger (2) Jan 19, 1989
- E3 Dancers in Mourning (1) Feb 9, 1990
- E4 Dancers in Mourning (2) Feb 16, 1990
- E5 Flowers for the Judge (1) Feb 23, 1990
- E6 Flowers for the Judge (2) Mar 2, 1990
- E7 Mystery Mile (1) Mar 9, 1990
- E8 Mystery Mile (2) 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.