Hazell 1978
What is Hazell?
"Hazell" is a British television drama series based on the novel series by Terry Venables and Gordon Williams, collectively known as P.B. Yuill.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1978
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Hazell" is a British television drama series based on the novel series by Terry Venables and Gordon Williams, collectively known as P.B. Yuill. The series is a parody of the detective genre, drawing inspiration from characters such as Philip Marlowe and Sam Spade. It stars Nicholas Bell as James Hazell, a private investigator. The program consists of multiple series, airing from January 1978 to July 1979.
Should you watch it?
“A witty 1970s British detective drama that spoofs classic noir heroes.”
- Clever parody of Philip Marlowe and Sam Spade
- Period British setting of the late 1970s
- Nicholas Bell leads as the charismatic private eye
- Only two series were produced, giving a brief overall run
Watch it if you enjoy witty, noir‑style detective stories set in 1970s Britain.
The series delivers a light‑hearted, parody‑driven take on hard‑boiled detective tropes, suitable for fans of classic crime drama with humor.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hazell Plays Solomon Mytharc Jan 16, 1978
- E2 Hazell Pays a Debt Core Jan 23, 1978
- E3 Hazell and the Walking Blur Core Jan 30, 1978
- E4 Hazell Settles the Accounts Core Feb 6, 1978
- E5 Hazell Meets the First Eleven Core Feb 13, 1978
- E6 Hazell and the Rubber-Heel Brigade Core Feb 20, 1978
- E7 Hazell Goes to the Dogs Core Feb 27, 1978
- E8 Hazell and the Weekend Man Core Mar 6, 1978
- E9 Hazell Works for Nothing Mytharc Mar 13, 1978
- E10 Hazell and the Maltese Vulture Mytharc Mar 20, 1978
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hazell and the Baker Street Sleuth Mytharc Apr 19, 1979
- E2 Hazell and the Deptford Virgin Core Apr 26, 1979
- E3 Hazell Bangs the Drum Core May 3, 1979
- E4 Hazell Gets the Boot Core May 10, 1979
- E5 Hazell Gets the Bird Core May 17, 1979
- E6 Hazell and the Big Sleep Core May 24, 1979
- E7 Hazell and the Suffolk Ghost Core May 31, 1979
- E8 Hazell and Hyde Core Jun 7, 1979
- E9 Hazell and the Happy Couple Core Jun 14, 1979
- E10 Hazell Gets the Part Core Jun 21, 1979
- E11 Hazell and the Greasy Gunners Mytharc Jun 28, 1979
- E12 Hazell and the Public Enemy Mytharc Jul 5, 1979
Frequently asked questions
What is Hazell about?
Hazell follows James Hazell, a Cockney private detective, in a British crime‑drama series.
Who created the original stories?
The show is based on novels by Terry Venables and Gordon Williams, who wrote under the pseudonym P.B. Yuill.
When did the series originally air?
Hazell aired for two series from January 1978 to July 1979.
Who stars as James Hazell?
Nicholas Bell portrays the title character, James Hazell.
What tone does the series have?
It presents a smart, parody‑filled tone that playfully references classic noir detectives.
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