Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986)

James Dempsey was a tough New York cop who got himself into a lot of trouble by killing his partner during a corruption investigation. With things too hot for him in New York, Dempsey was ... See full summary »

Creator:

Tony Wharmby

Stars:

Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Ray Smith

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Michael Brandon	...	Lt. James Dempsey (30 episodes, 1985-1986)
Glynis Barber	...	Det. Sgt. Harry Makepeace (30 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ray Smith	...	Chief Supt. Gordon Spikings (30 episodes, 1985-1986)
Tony Osoba	...	Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis (27 episodes, 1985-1986)

Storyline

James Dempsey was a tough New York cop who got himself into a lot of trouble by killing his partner during a corruption investigation. With things too hot for him in New York, Dempsey was seconded to London's elite SI10, where he was assigned to work with Detective Sergeant Harriet Makepeace, under the supervision of Chief Superintendent Spikings. Dempsey found British police methods slow and infuriating, and his new colleagues considered him a violent maverick, entirely too attached to his .357 Magnum. The immediate antagonism between Dempsey and Makepeace was countered by a strong physical attraction, and while they fought continuously, they made a good, effective team.

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Plot Keywords:

police | sergeant | culture clash | sexual tension | london england | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 1985 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ameiliktoi dioktes tou eglimatos

Filming Locations:

Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Golden Eagle Films, London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 120 min (pilot) 60 min (29 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

DS Makepeace's full name was Lady Harriet Alexandra Charlotte Makepeace.

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Connections

Referenced in Super Gran: Supergran and the Media Star (1987)

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Soundtracks

"Blind Eye"
(Main Title Theme)
Recorded by The South Bank Orchestra 1985

User Reviews

A great show that didn't last

Watching the ridiculous, but funny "Keen Eddie: (on Fox) last night made me think about D&M and how wonderful it was. We got to see 20 of the 29 episodes produced and they ran as a syndicated show during the fall of 1985. Unfortunately the remaining shows didn't make it over here. Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber had tremendous on-screen chemistry (which eventually carried off-screen as they got married), and the writing, location shooting, directing, and acting were top notch. Dempsey's character was an no-nonsence action guy, who often had a hard time with the stiff rigid ways of Scotland Yard. Makepeace, on the other hand, though by the book on the job, was a wild society dame after hours, which took Dempsey a while to adjust too. I would like to see the final 9 episodes to see if D&M's sexual tension finally resulted in them "closing the deal"!!! I wonder if this marvelous show will ever show up in re-runs?