Campion
Series Overview
Campion is a television show made by the BBC, adapting the Albert Campion mystery novels written by Margery Allingham. Two series were made, in 1989 and 1990, starring Peter Davison as Campion, Brian Glover as his manservant Magersfontein Lugg and Andrew Burt as his policeman friend Stanislaus Oates. A total of eight novels were adapted, four in each series, each of which was originally broadcast as two separate hour-long episodes. Peter Davison sang the title music for the first series himself; in the second series, it was replaced with an instrumental version.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
50 min per episode
1989 – 1990
Premiered: Sun, Jan 22, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Mystery Mile (2)”
Judge Lobbett mysteriously disappears, Biddy Pagett is kidnapped and Lugg tries to warn Campion off the Simister mob investigation, but he refuses to give in.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Campion trailer 1989
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-14
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margery Allingham
Nigel Hess
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Hess
Original Music Composer
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What is Campion about?
Campion is a television show made by the BBC, adapting the Albert Campion mystery novels written by Margery Allingham. Two series were made, in 1989 and 1990, starring Peter Davison as Campion, Brian Glover as his manservant Magersfontein Lugg and Andrew Burt as his policeman friend Stanislaus Oates. A total of eight novels were adapted, four in each series, each of which was originally broadcast as two separate hour-long episodes. Peter Davison sang the title music for the first series himself; in the second series, it was replaced with an instrumental version.
How many seasons does Campion have?
Campion comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Campion?
Key cast members in Campion include Peter Davison, Brian Glover.
Who created or directed Campion?
Campion was developed and directed by Margery Allingham.