Who was/is the best tv Detective?

[bluemike]

Already mentioned but Gene Hunt (and by association Sam Tyler in Life on Mars which I preferred to Ashes to Ashes) and Robbie Coltrane as Cracker.

The bloke in Cracker wasnt a copper, he was a psychologist

That reminds me, Bonehead and Foyle in the Bullshitters.

 

[malg]

Andy Sipowicz

Balls. He's not even the best in the precinct.

 

[remember arthur mann]

For you old bastards Man in a suitcase.

Oh yes!

'McGill' Richard Bradford.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Andy Sipowicz

Balls. He's not even the best in the precinct.

Ooohhh,youre so wrong.....initially I didn't care for the character,however,he grew with the show,the complexities of his life and his demons coupled with his ability to always get his man was fantastic viewing - I went through every emotion with that guy,both him and the show are sadly missed - it will never be beaten.

 

[urban genie]

Frank Pembleton and John Munch

 

[bluegirl74]

Can't believe that in 12 pages no-one has mentioned frost. Like a few others of the genre, his flawed personality is part of the appeal.
When i was much younger i also loved columbo. No one ever gave the shambolic quiet man a hope of solving the crime but he was so much sharper than anyone gave him credit for.

 

[Hollywood Blue]

Aye

 

[Bill Walker]

For you old bastards Man in a suitcase.

Oh yes!

McGill, used to love him

Best theme music as well (after Morse)

Can't believe that in 12 pages no-one has mentioned frost. Like a few others of the genre, his flawed personality is part of the appeal.
When i was much younger i also loved columbo. No one ever gave the shambolic quiet man a hope of solving the crime but he was so much sharper than anyone gave him credit for.

aye Frost was mentioned bluergirl, pay attention ha

 

[Franny Lee's Barrel Chest]

Jonathan Creek or Vera

 

[Lost Pilot]