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Dempsey and Makepeace

Armed and Extremely Dangerous

  • Episode aired Jan 11, 1985
  • 1h 34m
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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
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Tony Wharmby
  • Writer
    • Ranald Graham(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Brandon
    • Glynis Barber
    • Ray Smith
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  • Director
    • Tony Wharmby
  • Writer
    • Ranald Graham(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Brandon
    • Glynis Barber
    • Ray Smith
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    • 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 and Michael Brandon in Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)
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    Michael Brandon
    Michael Brandon
    • Dempseyas Dempsey
    Glynis Barber
    Glynis Barber
    • Makepeaceas Makepeace
    Ray Smith
    • Spikingsas Spikings
    Ralph Michael
    • Lord Winfieldas Lord Winfield
    Terence Alexander
    Terence Alexander
    • Commander Duffieldas Commander Duffield
    Ray Jewers
    • Phil Parrisas Phil Parris
    Mark Wing-Davey
    Mark Wing-Davey
    • Mark Savoryas Mark Savory
    David Baxt
    David Baxt
    • Joeas Joe
    Peter Ross-Murray
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (as Ross Murray)
    Desmond Cullum-Jones
    • Coltraneas Coltrane
    Billy Kearns
    • O'Gradyas O'Grady
    • (as William Kearns)
    Norman Chancer
    • Bolognaas Bologna
    Tony Osoba
    Tony Osoba
    • Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvisas Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis
    Douglas Milvain
    • Sir John Fieldingas Sir John Fielding
    John Barcroft
    • Asst. Com. Jenningsas Asst. Com. Jennings
    Cheryl Prime
    • Car Rental Girlas Car Rental Girl
    Victor Baring
    • Club Manageras Club Manager
    Eric Kent
    • Danny Priceas Danny Price
    • Director
      • Tony Wharmby
    • Writer
      • Ranald Graham(screenplay)
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    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 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 complete opposite, Sergeant Makepeace, an upper class English rose on a case involving a mysterious shipment of caviar. —The TV Archaeologist
    • gagged woman
    • bangs
    • time bomb
    • tape over mouth
    • bound and gagged
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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)

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    7/10
    Armed and Extremely Dangerous
    It was the end of The Professionals and LWT wanted an action series as a replacement.

    Step forward Dempsey and Makepeace. New York Police Lieutenant James Dempsey (Michael Brandon) is seconded to Scotland Yard as he uncovered corrupt cops in his department and life in the USA is unsafe for him.

    Sergeant Makepeace (Glynis Barber) is an upper crust policewoman who has been sent undercover by her boss Spikings to investigate caviar smuggling. It has led to an undercover police officer being murdered.

    Dempsey and Makepeace team up and soon cause mayhem including Dempsey killing several secret service officers. Spikings asking could you not shoot one dead and injure all the others.

    The case of caviar smuggling leads to espionage in the sale of arms.

    Director Tony Wharmby has directed a very muscular feature length episode. The opening scenes are set in New York. There are chase scenes featuring trucks, a building being blown up and a helicopter being pursued. No wonder Wharmby ended up in the USA making various television shows.

    As well as action there is humour. Barber adds glamour and sassiness. There is instant chemistry between the actors, well they did end up marrying in real life.
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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
    • 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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