View More The Last Detective... The Last Detective, Series 4
Detective Constable “Dangerous” Davies is gentle and decent. Bumbling but dedicated, he’s always the last detective assigned to major cases. Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small) stars in this witty British series based on Leslie Thomas’s novels.
“A delight”—Baltimore Sun
Available Previews
Detective Constable “Dangerous” Davies is gentle, old-fashioned, and decent—even when drunk. But these qualities only earn the scorn of his colleagues, and his boss tells him he’s the last detective he would assign to a major crime-solving mission. Dangerous muddles on, and with the help of his friend Mod proves the merits of his dogged method. Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small) stars in this witty British series based on Leslie Thomas’s novels. 4 episodes; approx. 342 min. on 2 DVDs.
Disc 1
Once Upon a Time on the Westway
After a daring, £6 million diamond heist, all fingers point to crime boss Jimmy Vincent, released from prison on the very day of the robbery. Soon, however, Jimmy winds up floating facedown in his pool, just after submitting a devastating tell-all memoir to a publisher.
Dangerous’ Liaisons
When teenagers find the two-week-old corpse of Dominic Sylvester, everyone in the Willesden constabulary dismisses it as the lonely death of a reclusive old man—everyone, that is, except Davies, who uncovers a homemade snuff film among the dead man’s family movies.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden
Bunny Hopper—half of the almost-famous comedy team Bunny & Jules—dies onstage in a bingo hall, the apparent victim of poison. True to his nickname, Bunny had apparently led a very active love life, leaving no dearth of suspects for Dangerous to investigate.
Disc 2
The Man from Montevideo
Someone dispatched limo owner Tony Hill by slashing him with a jagged champagne bottle, a tragic end for the former ex-pat recently back from Uruguay to rebuild his life. But delving into Hill’s past, Dangerous learns of an assumed identity and a £2 million motive for murder.
Dead Peasant’s Society
A dead man found behind the wheel of his car on a soccer pitch leads Davies to the Lodge of Divine Serenity, an exclusive all-male organization with a secret membership list. Dangerous suspects that the club’s business involves more than mere community benevolence.
Once Upon a Time on the Westway
After a daring, £6 million diamond heist, all fingers point to crime boss Jimmy Vincent, released from prison on the very day of the robbery. Soon, however, Jimmy winds up floating facedown in his pool, just after submitting a devastating tell-all memoir to a publisher.
Dangerous’ Liaisons
When teenagers find the two-week-old corpse of Dominic Sylvester, everyone in the Willesden constabulary dismisses it as the lonely death of a reclusive old man—everyone, that is, except Davies, who uncovers a homemade snuff film among the dead man’s family movies.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden
Bunny Hopper—half of the almost-famous comedy team Bunny & Jules—dies onstage in a bingo hall, the apparent victim of poison. True to his nickname, Bunny had apparently led a very active love life, leaving no dearth of suspects for Dangerous to investigate.
Disc 2
The Man from Montevideo
Someone dispatched limo owner Tony Hill by slashing him with a jagged champagne bottle, a tragic end for the former ex-pat recently back from Uruguay to rebuild his life. But delving into Hill’s past, Dangerous learns of an assumed identity and a £2 million motive for murder.
Dead Peasant’s Society
A dead man found behind the wheel of his car on a soccer pitch leads Davies to the Lodge of Divine Serenity, an exclusive all-male organization with a secret membership list. Dangerous suspects that the club’s business involves more than mere community benevolence.
- Interview with Peter Davison
- Biography and Booklist of Leslie Thomas
- Cast filmographies
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 342 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
Run Time: 342 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
"He [Peter Davison] does a superb job portraying the cop’s mix of resignation and determination about his life and his career."—San Francisco Chronicle
"A stellar show"—Neufutur Magazine
"Suspense, intrigue and quirky character study for 342 minutes"—San Jose Mercury News
"Mystery fans, rejoice! Dangerous Davies may be as dangerous as a de-clawed kitten, but in The Last Detective: Series 1 he proves with wit and style that he can crack cases better than anyone."—tvdvdreviews.com
"A stellar show"—Neufutur Magazine
"Suspense, intrigue and quirky character study for 342 minutes"—San Jose Mercury News
"Mystery fans, rejoice! Dangerous Davies may be as dangerous as a de-clawed kitten, but in The Last Detective: Series 1 he proves with wit and style that he can crack cases better than anyone."—tvdvdreviews.com
