The Singing Detective (1986)

Drama · Musical · Mystery

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (5,155 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 -0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Michael Gambon Philip Marlow
Joanne Whalley Nurse Mills
David Ryall Mr Hall
Sharon D. Clarke Night Nurse
Gerard Horan Reginald
Ron Cook First Mysterious Man

Seasons

Season 1 (1986)

7.90 avg 6 episodes 8.0 → 8.0 67 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Skin	8.0	199
2	Heat	8.0	161
3	Lovely Days	7.8	139
4	Clues	7.8	123
5	Pitter Patter	7.8	121
6	Who Done It	8.0	125