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6.4 / 10(29 votes)IMDb15First Aired: 199612 Seasons

Dalziel and Pascoe

Series Overview

In the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton, the unlikely duo of politically incorrect elephant-in-a-China-shop-copper DS Andrew Dalziel (pronounced Dee-ell) and his more sensitive and university educated sidekick DS, later DI, Peter Pascoe is always on hand to solve the classic murder mystery, while maintaining down-to-Earth wit and humour.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

12 Seasons • 61 Episodes

60 min per episode

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1996 – 2007

Premiered: Sat, Mar 16, 1996

Created By
Reginald HillReginald Hill

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jun 22, 2007

Season 12, Episode 6: “Under Dark Stars (2)”

Having disposed of Michael Wheeler's body, Pascoe tries to cover up all traces of the crime. When a homeless man discovers the body, Dalziel has little sympathy for the dead. As phone calls from the killer persist, Pascoe wonders if Wheeler may have in fact been innocent but when they manage to unscramble the calls, they realise that a young woman may also be involved. Meanwhile, Dalziel makes the horrifying realisation that Pascoe is involved in Wheeler's death.

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Dalziel & Pascoe (1996 TV Series) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-22

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Reginald Hill

Producers

Mervyn Watson

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalziel and Pascoe

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What is Dalziel and Pascoe about?

In the fictional Yorkshire town of Wetherton, the unlikely duo of politically incorrect elephant-in-a-China-shop-copper DS Andrew Dalziel (pronounced Dee-ell) and his more sensitive and university educated sidekick DS, later DI, Peter Pascoe is always on hand to solve the classic murder mystery, while maintaining down-to-Earth wit and humour.

How many seasons does Dalziel and Pascoe have?

Dalziel and Pascoe comprises 12 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Dalziel and Pascoe?

Key cast members in Dalziel and Pascoe include Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, Jennifer James.

Who created or directed Dalziel and Pascoe?

Dalziel and Pascoe was developed and directed by Reginald Hill.