Dempsey and Makepeace

Dempsey and Makepeace

The sexy, crime busting TV duo!

1985 · 3 seasons · 30 eps · ★ 6.8 · Action & Adventure, Drama

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Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

Created by Tony Wharmby

Network: ITV1

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Michael Brandon James Dempsey
Glynis Barber Harriet Makepeace
Tony Osoba Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
Ray Smith Spikings
Gareth Milne Fergus
Colin McFarlane Watson
Roy Alon Boatman
Andy Bradford Gunman
Nick Hobbs Blaker
Wayne Michaels Policeman
Jonathan Docker-Drysdale Det. Sgt. Ward
Jonathan Linsley Butch

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