"Dempsey & Makepeace" (1985) TV series 1985-1986

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creator:

Tony Wharmby
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

11 January 1985 (UK)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

James Dempsey was a tough New York cop who got himself into a lot of trouble by killing his partner during a corruption investigation...

Plot Keywords:

London | Sergeant | Police | Culture Clash | Male Female Relationship

Cast

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)

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Series Directed by
Tony Wharmby		(11 episodes, 1985)
Baz Taylor		(4 episodes, 1986)
William Brayne		(3 episodes, 1985)
Gerry Mill		(2 episodes, 1985)
Graham Theakston		(2 episodes, 1985)
Roger Tucker		(2 episodes, 1986)

Series Writing credits
Tony Wharmby		(10 episodes, 1986)
Ranald Graham		(7 episodes, 1985-1986)
Murray Smith		(4 episodes, 1985-1986)
Dave Humphries		(4 episodes, 1985)
Jesse Carr Martindale		(4 episodes, 1985)
Jonathan Hales		(2 episodes, 1985)
Jeffrey Caine		(2 episodes, 1986)

Series Produced by
Nick Elliott	....	executive producer (30 episodes, 1985-1986)
Lynda Ostermeyer	....	assistant producer (20 episodes, 1985-1986)
Tony Wharmby	....	producer (20 episodes, 1985)
Ranald Graham	....	producer (10 episodes, 1986)

Series Original Music by
Alan Parker		(3 episodes, 1985-1986)

Series Cinematography by
Mike Humphreys		(13 episodes, 1985-1986)
Geoff Harrison		(9 episodes, 1985-1986)
Tony Mander		(8 episodes, 1985)

Series Film Editing by
Paul Hudson		(8 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ray Weedon		(8 episodes, 1985-1986)
Ray Helm		(6 episodes, 1985-1986)
Frank Webb		(4 episodes, 1985)
Derek Bain		(2 episodes, 1985)

Series Casting by
Anthony Arnell		(4 episodes, 1985)
Lesley Weeks		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Gordon Melhuish		(1 episode, 1985)
Colin Monk		(1 episode, 1985)
Liz Ashard		(unknown episodes)
Rodney Cammish		(unknown episodes)
James Dillon		(unknown episodes)
Rae George		(unknown episodes)
Mike Oxley		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Robin Pidcock		(1 episode, 1985)
Sue Thomson		(1 episode, 1985)
Sue Formston		(unknown episodes)
Penny Lowe		(unknown episodes)
Frances Tempest		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Margaret Palphramand	....	makeup supervisor (2 episodes, 1985)
Lyn Evans	....	makeup supervisor (unknown episodes)
Marella Shearer	....	makeup supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Peter McKay	....	production supervisor / production manager (28 episodes, 1985-1986)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David Brown	....	first assistant director (5 episodes, 1985-1986)
Bill Challoner	....	second assistant director (3 episodes, 1985)
Edward Brett	....	first assistant director (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Sue Cowling	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)
Nigel Payn	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Graeme Perry	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Terry Jones	....	production buyer (10 episodes, 1985)
Mickey Lennon	....	property master / production buyer (3 episodes, 1985)
Jim Luck	....	construction manager (2 episodes, 1985)
David Bordewey	....	production buyer (unknown episodes)
Mick Walker	....	construction manager (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Peter Lennard	....	dubbing editor (28 episodes, 1985-1986)
Mike Murr	....	dialogue editor (16 episodes, 1985-1986)
Andy Nelson	....	dubbing mixer (16 episodes, 1985)
Reg Mills	....	sound recordist (13 episodes, 1985-1986)
David Old	....	dubbing mixer (12 episodes, 1985-1986)
Lionel Selwyn	....	dialogue editor (10 episodes, 1985)
Bill Cross	....	sound recordist (9 episodes, 1985)
Trevor Carless	....	sound recordist (5 episodes, 1986)
Charlie McFadden	....	boom operator (3 episodes, 1985)

Series Special Effects by
Tom Harris	....	special effects (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Roy Alon	....	stunt arranger / stunt performer (29 episodes, 1985-1986)
Tom Delmar	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Jason White	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Geoff Harrison	....	camera operator (9 episodes, 1985)
Paul Godfrey	....	camera operator (8 episodes, 1985)
John Simmons	....	camera operator (7 episodes, 1986)
Duncan Humphreys	....	focus puller (3 episodes, 1985)
Dennis Rogers	....	grip (3 episodes, 1985)
Derek Rymer	....	lighting chargehand (2 episodes, 1985)
Philip Jones	....	grip (unknown episodes)
Joe Spence	....	lighting chargehand (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Ray Helm	....	supervising editor (18 episodes, 1985-1986)
Lois Singer	....	post-production coordinator (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Jenny Brassett	....	production secretary (30 episodes, 1985-1986)
Mike Littlejohn	....	production accountant (3 episodes, 1985)
Teena Steel	....	stage manager (3 episodes, 1985)
Hazel Allinson	....	continuity / production assistant (unknown episodes)
Jane Denholm	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Kevin Holden	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Barbara Jenkins	....	continuity / production assistant (unknown episodes)
Alf Joint	....	sword master (unknown episodes)
Ruth Tester-Brown	....	continuity / production assistant (unknown episodes)
David Wilks	....	story editor (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Golden Eagle Films
• London Weekend Television (LWT)

Distributors

• Independent Television (ITV)
• Network (2006) (UK) (DVD)
• Pan Vision Oy (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
• Story TV (2007-) (Hungary) (TV) (re-release)

Other Companies

• Rank Film Laboratories  colour

Also Known As:

"Dempsey and Makepeace" (Australia)

Runtime:

UK:120 min (pilot) | UK:60 min (29 episodes) | USA:60 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Iceland:16 (TV movie) | Iceland:12 (some episodes) | Australia:M | UK:12 | Finland:K-11 (2005) (DVD) (season 1) | Finland:K-13 (2008) (DVD) (season 2)

Filming Locations:

Kent, England, UK

Company:

Golden Eagle Films

Trivia:

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

Quotes:

Makepeace: Must be this plate glass forehead of mine.

Soundtrack:

Blind Eye

Great Show!

I used to watch D&M here in the US in 1985. It was broadcast on the local NBC affiliate after "Saturday Night Live" and was on for about a year. I stumbled upon it by accident and quickly became a fan. I liked the lead actors (Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who are married in real life) and the premise of the show (NYC cop who is set up by his partner is sent to work in London on some kind of exchange program for his own safety). The location shots were also terrific and really added to the plot. I really miss it, as I haven't seen any cop show quite like it ever again. I have some VHS tapes of the show. I read some comments about a DVD release, which would be great. I'd love to watch all the episodes over again. I can't believe it's been more than 20 years since I first watched it! Check it out if you get a chance. Highly recommended. I give it 10 out of 10 stars.