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Dempsey and Makepeace
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Armed and Extremely Dangerous

  • Episode aired Jan 11, 1985
  • 1h 34m
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Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
ActionCrimeDrama

New York Police Lieutenant James Dempsey kills his corrupt partner Joey and has to lay low until the case can be further investigated. His superior O'Grady sends Dempsey to London, England a... Read allNew York Police Lieutenant James Dempsey kills his corrupt partner Joey and has to lay low until the case can be further investigated. His superior O'Grady sends Dempsey to London, England as part of an exchange of officers. Chief Superintendent Spikings, head of SI10 is not to p... Read allNew York Police Lieutenant James Dempsey kills his corrupt partner Joey and has to lay low until the case can be further investigated. His superior O'Grady sends Dempsey to London, England as part of an exchange of officers. Chief Superintendent Spikings, head of SI10 is not to pleased to have a 'yank' forced onto his department. He decides to couple Dempsey with his ... Read all

  • Director
    • Tony Wharmby
  • Writer
    • Ranald Graham
  • Stars
    • Michael Brandon
    • Glynis Barber
    • Ray Smith
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
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    • Director
      • Tony Wharmby
    • Writer
      • Ranald Graham
    • Stars
      • Michael Brandon
      • Glynis Barber
      • Ray Smith
    • 2User reviews
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    Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
    Glynis Barber in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
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    Glynis Barber in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
    Glynis Barber in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
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    Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
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    Michael Brandon
    Michael Brandon
    • Dempsey
    Glynis Barber
    Glynis Barber
    • Makepeace
    Ray Smith
    • Spikings
    Ralph Michael
    • Lord Winfield
    Terence Alexander
    Terence Alexander
    • Commander Duffield
    Ray Jewers
    • Phil Parris
    Mark Wing-Davey
    Mark Wing-Davey
    • Mark Savory
    David Baxt
    David Baxt
    • Joe
    Peter Ross-Murray
    • Eddie
    • (as Ross Murray)
    Desmond Cullum-Jones
    • Coltrane
    Billy Kearns
    • O'Grady
    • (as William Kearns)
    Norman Chancer
    • Bologna
    Tony Osoba
    Tony Osoba
    • Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
    Douglas Milvain
    Douglas Milvain
    • Sir John Fielding
    John Barcroft
    • Asst. Com. Jennings
    Cheryl Prime
    • Car Rental Girl
    Victor Baring
    • Club Manager
    Eric Kent
    • Danny Price
    • Director
      • Tony Wharmby
    • Writer
      • Ranald Graham
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    • Trivia
      Dempsey uses a Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver, Makepeace a Smith and Wesson .38 Special. When Michael Brandon appears as General Sanchez in the Doctor Who story 'The Stolen Earth' his character uses the same weapon. After the series ended the crew gave Brandon the deactivated pistol as a souvenir
    • Quotes

      Dempsey: Can you get a pastrami sandwich in England?

      O'Grady: If you can't, I'll mail you one.

      Dempsey: On rye. Don't forget the pickle.

    • Connections
      Featured in Dempsey and Makepeace: The Burning (1986)

    User reviews2

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    8/10
    Classic TV from the 80 s
    What a great TV show this was. Just watched the feature length 1st episode.There was some good action(Specially for a TV show) great one liners and it moved along very quickly.The cars look dated now and Mrs Barber out fits are a bit butch but it does stand the test of time unlike some shows from the same time.Michael Brandon is a very good leading man and should have been a bigger star than he is. Why they only made 3 seasons, 30 episodes is a shame.It could have run for a bit longer i am sure. Highly recommended to anyone who likes the action shows of the 70s and 80s.Go and get the DVD box set(1&2 in the Uk only) and enjoy this classic show.
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    • Sep 9, 2006

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1985 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Smithfield Market, Holborn, London, England, UK(Murder crime scene)
    • Production companies
      • Golden Eagle Films
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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