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Dempsey and Makepeace

Dempsey and Makepeace

The sexy, crime busting TV duo!

19856.53 Seasons30 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

James Dempsey

Glynis Barber

Glynis Barber

Harriet Makepeace

Tony Osoba

Tony Osoba

Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Spikings

About Dempsey and Makepeace

Dempsey and Makepeace is a action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 1985. it stars Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Tony Osoba. Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

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