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The Last Detective - Series 1
directed by: Matthew Evans (III), Gavin Millar, Nick Hurran, Pip Broughton, Douglas Mackinnon

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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961868797
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: ACORN MEDIA
Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: ACORN MEDIA
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 25, 2006
Running Time: 312 minutes
Sales Rank: 5159
Studio: ACORN MEDIA
Theatrical Release Date: 2006

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Editorial Review:

Description:
He’s gentle, old-fashioned, and decent; nice even when he’s drunk. But these qualities only earn Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies (Peter Davison, Dr. Who, All Creatures Great and Small) the scorn of his fellow detectives in a small London police station. His boss tells him straight out that he’s the last detective he would assign to a major crime-solving mission. Unlucky in love, rumpled, and accident prone, Dangerous muddles on and, with the help of his eccentric friend Mod (Sean Hughes, The Commitments), he proves the merits of his dogged, unglamorous method. He likes being a detective and, occasionally, he gets to do some good. Based on the Dangerous Davies novels by Leslie Thomas.

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The name is Davies, "Dangerous" Davies. The moniker, unfortunately, is meant ironically. British Detective Constable Davies (Peter Davison) is a man out of his time, "a decent man in an indecent world," as his best friend, the fitfully employed Mod (Sean Hughes) tells him. As his derisive nickname indicates, Davies is not highly regarded by the public (at one point, he is pelted with garbage while chasing a suspect) or his colleagues. To his boss, he is "the last detective," as in "the last detective I'll ever think of, unless it's a crap job. Then you'll be the first." In the feature-length pilot episode that launched this inaugural series based on Leslie Thomas's books, a "waste of time" assignment leads the unprepossessing Davies to re-open an unsolved missing persons case from 1982. "They've given you a murder?" Mod incredulously asks him. "I was going to appropriate it," Davies confesses. The quartet of cases contained in this two-disc set are quirkily intriguing. In "Dangerous by Moonlight," Davies must make all the right moves when an investigation into a man's disappearance leads him to a dance club that caters to seniors. In "Tricia," Davies investigates two unwanted cases that involve demanding women. In "Lofty," an eccentric homeless man Davies has befriended is found dead in a canal. This entertaining series is a memorable introduction to this amiable sleuth and "dear, old-fashioned chap" who, despite his unglamorous appearance and rather plodding manner, is capable of a surprise or two. "Frankly," one captured criminal tells him, "it's a pleasure to be arrested by you." It's even more of a pleasure to watch him in action. --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- English Crime Series
Being a long-time fan of "All Creatures Great and Small" I was curious to see Tristan Farnan (Peter Davison)play another character. He did a supurb job of acting in this series, however, the plots were somewhat off-beat and not very uplifting. This was due, in part, to the locations used in the filming -- lower middle class neighborhoods with graffiti abounding. I know this is realism, however, England has so many gorgeous settings, it was disappointing that the director chose to use only the ... Read More

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- Dissappointed without closed captions
I planned to purchase this series until I discovered that closed captions were not available. It's difficult enough to understand rapidly spoken American English and equally difficult to comprehend mumbled English spoken by British actors.

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- Peter Davison hits the mark again
Everything I've ever seen with Peter Davison has been a 5 star success. He is genuine, real, and a consummate actor. "The Last Detective" Series is no different. I've seen all of the episodes of the first four series and one thread runs through each program--- a truly kind,thoughtful, intelligent, and very funny man is "Dangerous" Davies,Peter's character.

The mysteries are intricate but not mind boggling, and the cast of peripheral characters are as unique and entertaining as any I've ... Read More

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- Rich, real and unexpected detective fiction
Fans of All Creatures Great and Small (complete collection finally available on DVD) will remember him as Tristan Farnan, the good natured younger brother of that thunderstorm of a man, Seigfrid. Tristan preferred a good joke, a good song and good pub to the toil of a country vet. Now, all these years later the man who made that memorable character come to life, is back. The Last Detective is a rich, real and unexpected detective fiction that engages and charms. It's quietly funny and serious in turn; ... Read More

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- Stupid sidekick
It would be a passable series if they got rid of the main characters side kick. He is supposed to put some comedy into the series but the man is not funny and acts stupid.

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