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The Singing Detective (1986–1986)
TV Mini-series | 70 min | Drama, Musical, Mystery

The Singing Detective (1986–1986)

TV Mini-series | 70 min | Drama, Musical, Mystery

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

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62 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Michael Gambon Philip Marlow Philip Marlow See fewer	6	Gosford Park (2001)
Patrick Malahide Mark Binney / Raymond / Mark Finney Mark Binney / Raymond / Mark Finney See fewer	6	The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Joanne Whalley Nurse Mills Nurse Mills See fewer	6	Willow (1988)
David Ryall Mr. Hall Mr. Hall See fewer	6	Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
Gerard Horan Reginald Reginald See fewer	6	Beauty and the Beast (I) (2017)
Leslie French Mr. Tomkey / Noddy Tomkey Mr. Tomkey / Noddy Tomkey See fewer	6	The Living Daylights (1987)
Ron Cook First Mysterious Man First Mysterious Man See fewer	6	Hot Fuzz (2007)
George Rossi Second Mysterious Man Second Mysterious Man See fewer	6	Whitechapel (2009)
Sharon D. Clarke Night Nurse Night Nurse See fewer	6	Rocketman (I) (2019)
Lyndon Davies Philip (aged 10) Philip (aged 10) See fewer	6	The Torch (1992)
Geff Francis Porter Porter See fewer	6	Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Janet Suzman Nicola Nicola See fewer	5	Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Alison Steadman Mrs. Marlow / Lili Mrs. Marlow / Lili See fewer	5	Life Is Sweet (1990)
Jim Carter Mr. Marlow Mr. Marlow See fewer	5	Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Imelda Staunton Staff Nurse White Staff Nurse White See fewer	5	Vera Drake (2004)
Janet Henfrey Schoolteacher Schoolteacher See fewer	5	Les Misérables (1998)
Bill Paterson Dr. Gibbon Dr. Gibbon See fewer	4	The Witches (1990)
William Speakman Mark Binney (aged 10) / Mark Binney Mark Binney (aged 10) / Mark Binney See fewer	4	The Singing Detective (1986)
Simon Chandler Dr. Finlay Dr. Finlay See fewer	4	The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Charles Simon George Adams George Adams See fewer	4	Topsy-Turvy (1999)
Wally Thomas Grandad Baxter Grandad Baxter See fewer	3	The Meaning of Life (1983)
Kate McKenzie Sonia Sonia See fewer	3	Rowing with the Wind (1988)
Trevor Cooper Cloth Cap / Barman Cloth Cap / Barman See fewer	3	Star Cops (1987)
Mary MacLeod Sister Malone Sister Malone See fewer	2	Enigma (2001)
Charon Bourke Amanda Amanda See fewer	2	EastEnders (1985)
Thomas Wheatley Registrar Registrar See fewer	2	The Living Daylights (1987)
Ken Stott Uncle John Uncle John See fewer	2	The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Jo Cameron Brown Aunt Emily Aunt Emily See fewer	2	Skyfall (2012)
Niven Boyd First Soldier First Soldier See fewer	2	Sid and Nancy (1986)
Angela Curran Mary Mary See fewer	2	The Iron Lady (2011)
David Thewlis Second Soldier Second Soldier See fewer	2	Naked (1993)
Badi Uzzaman Ali Ali See fewer	1	Eastern Promises (2007)
Richard Pescud Consultant Consultant See fewer	1	Top Secret! (1984)
Malcolm Storry Policeman Policeman See fewer	1	The Princess Bride (1987)
John Sheraton Dance Hall Drummer Dance Hall Drummer See fewer	1	The Singing Detective (1986)
Tricia George Physiotherapist Physiotherapist See fewer	1	American Playhouse (1980)
Heather Tobias Nurse Godfrey Nurse Godfrey See fewer	1	Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
John Matshikiza Visiting Doctor Visiting Doctor See fewer	1	Beyond Borders (2003)
Paul Lacoux Houseman Houseman See fewer	1	Love at First Sight (I) (2023)
Nigel Pegram Busker Busker See fewer	1	All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
Richard Butler Grancher Grancher See fewer	1	Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Samantha Bryant Barbara Barbara See fewer	1	Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Maggie Holland Gran Gran See fewer	1	Lexx (1996)
Martin Camm Harold Harold See fewer	1	The Singing Detective (1986)
Joan White Mrs. Adams Mrs. Adams See fewer	1	As You Like It (1936)
Claire Phelps Rita Rita See fewer	1	The Singing Detective (1986)
Dennis Plowright Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Born and Bred (1978)
Neil Pittaway Brian Brian See fewer	1	Survivors (1975)
Timothy Peters Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Emma (1972)
Astley Harvey Mortuary Attendant 1 Mortuary Attendant 1 See fewer	1	Young Soul Rebels (1991)
Errol Shaker Mortuary Attendant 2 Mortuary Attendant 2 See fewer	1	The Ghost Writer (2010)
Mavis Wright Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Perfect Scoundrels (1990)
Candyce Jane Brandl Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	The Optimists (1973)
Sue Glasser Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991)
Elaine Banham Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Orlando (1992)
Rowena Petty Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Duplicity (2004)
Tim Major Evangelist Evangelist See fewer	1	Kill Keith (2011)
Darren Williams George George See fewer	1	Water Rats (1996)
Emma Myant Hostess 1 Hostess 1 See fewer		Screen One (1985)
Susie Ann Watkins Hostess 2 Hostess 2 See fewer		Above Suspicion (2009)
Ishaq Bux Ali (Nig Nog) (uncredited) Ali (Nig Nog) (uncredited) See fewer	1	Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Belinda Blanchard Girlfriend (uncredited) Girlfriend (uncredited) See fewer	1	The Upper Hand (1990)