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

Dempsey drove a 1984 Mercedes SL (white in series one and two and silver in series 3) and Makepeace a Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet (silver in series one and two and Diamond white in series 3).

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Connections

Featured in Drama Trails: 'The Second Coming' to 'Afterlife' (2008)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Great Chemistry Between Brandon and Barber

Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber made a great team as they played Dempsey and Makepeace in this exciting cop show from the 1980's.

Dempsey was the tough and streetwise American cop, Makepeace was the educated Detective Sergeant based in England. They were total opposites but that's what made the show great.

The music from this show was one of the best from the 1980's and the action scenes were just brilliant. British criminals just couldn't stand up to the tough Dempsey who was a brilliant fighter and who didn't really get hurt much. Makepeace could also hold her own against the bad guys. They worked for the intense Chief Superintendent Spikings played by the late Ray Smith and aiding them on cases was Detective Sergeant Jarvis played by Tony Osoba.

Brilliant series-especially the pilot episode.