Dalziel and Pascoe 1996
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 16, 1996
- Last Aired
- June 22, 2007
- Format
- 12 seasons · 61 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~61 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S6E2 "Home Truths" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Reginald Hill
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is Dalziel and Pascoe?
Dalziel and Pascoe is a British television crime drama series that premiered on March 16, 1996. The show is based on the mystery novels of the same name written by Reginald Hill.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 16, 1996
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 28 votes
- Format
- 12 seasons · 61 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Overview
Dalziel and Pascoe is a British television crime drama series that premiered on March 16, 1996. The show is based on the mystery novels of the same name written by Reginald Hill. Set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton, the series follows the investigations of the unlikely pair Superintendent Dalziel and Detective Inspector Pascoe. Dalziel, portrayed by Warren Clarke, is characterized as a politically incorrect and blunt senior police officer, while his partner Pascoe, played by Colin Buchanan, is more sensitive and university-educated. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two detectives work together to solve classic murder mysteries. The series was noted for its down-to-earth wit and humor, as well as the evolving bond between the main characters. It ran until 2007 and became a staple of British television crime drama.
Should you watch it?
“Two mismatched detectives solve murder mysteries in the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton.”
- contrasting lead characters
- humorous dialogue
- politically incorrect humor
Watch it if you enjoy classic British crime dramas featuring a dynamic duo.
The series contains politically incorrect humor and traditional murder mystery themes.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Clubbable Woman Mytharc Mar 16, 1996
- E2 An Advancement of Learning Core Mar 23, 1996
- E3 An Autumn Shroud Mytharc Mar 30, 1996
Season 2 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ruling Passion Mytharc Jun 14, 1997
- E2 A Killing Kindness Mytharc Jun 21, 1997
- E3 Deadheads Core Jun 28, 1997
- E4 Exit Lines Mytharc Jul 12, 1997
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Under World Mytharc Mar 21, 1998
- E2 Child's Play Core Mar 28, 1998
- E3 Bones and Silence Mytharc Oct 18, 1998
- E4 The Wood Beyond Mytharc Oct 25, 1998
Season 4 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 On Beulah Height Mytharc Jun 12, 1999
- E2 Recalled to Life Core Jun 19, 1999
- E3 Time to Go Core Jun 26, 1999
- E4 The British Grenadier Mytharc Jul 3, 1999
Season 5 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Sweeter Lazarus Mytharc Jul 1, 2000
- E2 Cunning Old Fox Core Jul 8, 2000
- E3 Foreign Bodies Core Jul 15, 2000
- E4 Above the Law Mytharc Jul 22, 2000
Season 6 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Walls of Silence Mytharc Oct 29, 2001
- E2 Home Truths Mytharc Nov 5, 2001
- E3 Secrets of the Dead Mytharc Nov 12, 2001
- E4 Truth and Consequences Mytharc Nov 19, 2001
Season 7 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Unwanted Mytharc Sep 30, 2002
- E2 Mens Sana Core Oct 7, 2002
- E3 Sins of the Fathers Core Oct 14, 2002
- E4 For Love Nor Money Core Oct 21, 2002
- E5 Dialogues of the Dead (1) Mytharc Dec 21, 2002
- E6 Dialogues of the Dead (2) Mytharc Dec 22, 2002
Season 8 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Game of Soldiers Mytharc Jan 3, 2004
- E2 The Price of Fame Mytharc Jan 10, 2004
- E3 Great Escapes Core Jan 17, 2004
- E4 Soft Touch Mytharc Jan 24, 2004
Season 9 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Heads You Lose (1) Mytharc Jan 30, 2005
- E2 Heads You Lose (2) Core Jan 31, 2005
- E3 Dead Meat (1) Core Feb 6, 2005
- E4 Dead Meat (2) Core Feb 7, 2005
- E5 The Dig (1) Core Feb 13, 2005
- E6 The Dig (2) Core Feb 14, 2005
- E7 Dust Thou Art (1) Mytharc Feb 20, 2005
- E8 Dust Thou Art (2) Mytharc Feb 21, 2005
Season 10 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Houdini's Ghost (1) Mytharc Mar 6, 2006
- E2 Houdini's Ghost (2) Core Mar 7, 2006
- E3 Glory Days (1) Core Mar 13, 2006
- E4 Glory Days (2) Core Mar 14, 2006
- E5 Wrong Time, Wrong Place (1) Core Mar 27, 2006
- E6 Wrong Time, Wrong Place (2) Core Mar 28, 2006
- E7 Guardian Angel (1) Mytharc Apr 3, 2006
- E8 Guardian Angel (2) Mytharc Apr 4, 2006
- E9 A Death in The Family (1) Mytharc Apr 10, 2006
- E10 A Death in The Family (2) Mytharc Apr 11, 2006
Season 11 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Cave Woman (1) Mytharc Sep 3, 2006
- E2 The Cave Woman (2) Core Sep 4, 2006
- E3 Fallen Angel (1) Core Sep 10, 2006
- E4 Fallen Angel (2) Mytharc Sep 11, 2006
Season 12 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Demons on Our Shoulders (1) Mytharc May 6, 2007
- E2 Demons on Our Shoulders (2) Core May 13, 2007
- E3 Project Aphrodite (1) Core Jun 14, 2007
- E4 Project Aphrodite (2) Core Jun 15, 2007
- E5 Under Dark Stars (1) Mytharc Jun 21, 2007
- E6 Under Dark Stars (2) Mytharc Jun 22, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are the politically incorrect DS Andrew Dalziel and his university-educated colleague Peter Pascoe.
How is Dalziel pronounced?
The name is pronounced Dee-ell.
What is the relationship between the leads?
They are an unlikely duo who work together to solve murder mysteries.
What is the tone of the show?
The show balances classic murder mystery investigations with down-to-earth wit and humor.
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