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The Singing Detective

Who Done It (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 76 min | Drama, Musical, Mystery

In the final episode of the series, memories of Marlow's childhood, his dreams and the events in his re-imagined novel collide with present day reality. Marlow continues his sessions with the psychiatrist, Dr. Gibbon and recalls his return...See moreIn the final episode of the series, memories of Marlow's childhood, his dreams and the events in his re-imagined novel collide with present day reality. Marlow continues his sessions with the psychiatrist, Dr. Gibbon and recalls his return to his Dad after the death of his mother. He reveals the lie from his school days that lead to a classmate, Mark Binney, being severely beaten by their teacher. The events and characters in his re-imagined novel are blended into his childhood memories, his fantasies about his ex-wife and her lover, the outcome of the novel and his medical condition. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
Writer
Dennis Potter (written by)
Cinematographer
Ken Westbury (photography)
Editor
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 21, 1986

Release date
Dec 21, 1986 (United Kingdom)
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25 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Gambon
Philip Marlow Philip Marlow   See fewer
Janet Suzman
Nicola Nicola   See fewer
Patrick Malahide
Mark Binney / Mark Finney / Raymond Mark Binney / Mark Finney / Raymond   See fewer
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Marlow Mrs. Marlow   See fewer
Joanne Whalley
Nurse Mills Nurse Mills   See fewer
Bill Paterson
Dr. Gibbon Dr. Gibbon   See fewer
David Ryall
Mr. Hall Mr. Hall   See fewer
Gerard Horan
Reginald Reginald   See fewer
Leslie French
Noddy Tomkey Noddy Tomkey   See fewer
Jim Carter
Mr. Marlow Mr. Marlow   See fewer
Ron Cook
First Mysterious Man First Mysterious Man   See fewer
George Rossi
Second Mysterious Man Second Mysterious Man   See fewer
Imelda Staunton
Staff Nurse White Staff Nurse White   See fewer
Wally Thomas
Grandad Baxter Grandad Baxter   See fewer
Lyndon Davies
Philip (aged 10) Philip (aged 10)   See fewer
Janet Henfrey
Schoolteacher Schoolteacher   See fewer
Sharon D Clarke
Night Nurse (as Sharon Clarke) Night Nurse (as Sharon Clarke)   See fewer
Geff Francis
Porter Porter   See fewer
Malcolm Storry
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Tricia George
Physiotherapist Physiotherapist   See fewer
Niven Boyd
First Soldier First Soldier   See fewer
David Thewlis
Second Soldier Second Soldier   See fewer
William Speakman
Mark Binney (aged 10) Mark Binney (aged 10)   See fewer
Samantha Bryant
Barbara Barbara   See fewer
Belinda Blanchard
Girlfriend (uncredited) Girlfriend (uncredited)   See fewer
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