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Maigret

Maigret

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Overview

BBC series based on the novels by Georges Simenon which starred Rupert Davies as Inspector Maigret, a French police detective who preferred to watch and listen in order to solve crimes. The series ran from 1960-63 on British television.

Created by Andrew Osborn
Written by Georges Simenon
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

Chief Inspector Maigret

Ewen Solon

Ewen Solon

Lucas

Henry Oscar

Henry Oscar

Inspector Lognon

Helen Shingler

Helen Shingler

Madame Maigret

Neville Jason

Neville Jason

Lapointe

About Maigret

Maigret is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 1960. Created by Andrew Osborn, it stars Rupert Davies, Ewen Solon, Henry Oscar. BBC series based on the novels by Georges Simenon which starred Rupert Davies as Inspector Maigret, a French police detective who preferred to watch and listen in order to solve crimes. The series ran from 1960-63 on British television.

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