Dempsey and Makepeace 1985
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What is Dempsey and Makepeace?
Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was created and produced by Ranald Graham.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 1985
- Last aired
- Nov 1, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was created and produced by Ranald Graham. It combines elements of previous series, including the mismatching of characters from different backgrounds and classes, as seen in The Persuaders!, and action-oriented storylines, similar to those found in The Professionals. The series features a lead cast, consisting of Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other. Their union occurred on 18 November 1989.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty British crime drama pairing a streetwise American detective with a refined English police officer.”
- engaging character chemistry
- fast-paced action sequences
- contrasting detective styles may feel formulaic
Watch it if you enjoy classic police partnerships featuring clashing cultural backgrounds.
The series contains action-oriented crime drama elements typical of the mid-1980s television era.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Armed and Extremely Dangerous Mytharc Jan 11, 1985
- E2 The Squeeze Core Jan 18, 1985
- E3 Lucky Streak Mytharc Jan 25, 1985
- E4 Given to Acts of Violence Core Feb 1, 1985
- E5 Hors De Combat Core Feb 8, 1985
- E6 Nowhere to Run Core Feb 15, 1985
- E7 Make Peace, Not War Core Feb 22, 1985
- E8 Blind Eye Core Mar 1, 1985
- E9 Cry God for Harry Mytharc Mar 8, 1985
- E10 Judgement Mytharc Mar 15, 1985
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Silver Dollar Mytharc Aug 31, 1985
- E2 Wheelman Core Sep 7, 1985
- E3 Love You to Death Core Sep 14, 1985
- E4 No Surrender Core Sep 21, 1985
- E5 Tequila Sunrise Core Sep 28, 1985
- E6 Blood Money Mytharc Oct 5, 1985
- E7 Set a Thief Core Oct 12, 1985
- E8 The Hit Core Oct 19, 1985
- E9 In the Dark Mytharc Oct 26, 1985
- E10 The Bogeyman Mytharc Nov 2, 1985
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Burning (1) Mytharc Aug 30, 1986
- E2 The Burning (2) Core Sep 6, 1986
- E3 Jericho Scam Core Sep 13, 1986
- E4 The Prizefighter Core Sep 20, 1986
- E5 Extreme Prejudice Core Sep 27, 1986
- E6 Bird of Prey Core Oct 4, 1986
- E7 Out of Darkness Core Oct 11, 1986
- E8 The Cortez Connection Core Oct 18, 1986
- E9 Mantrap Mytharc Oct 25, 1986
- E10 Guardian Angel Mytharc Nov 1, 1986
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created and produced by Ranald Graham.
Who are the lead actors?
The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber.
Who produced the show?
It was made by London Weekend Television for ITV.
What is the premise?
The show follows the partnership of an American detective and a British police officer.
Did the lead actors have a personal relationship?
Yes, Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber married each other on 18 November 1989.
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