Dempsey and Makepeace
The sexy, crime busting TV duo!
Created by Tony Wharmby
On ITV1
A 1980s action-crime procedural built on the chemistry and romantic tension between mismatched British and American detectives, balancing crime-solving with banter and charm.
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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