Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | Vanished | 20070313 | 20180828 (BBC7) 20180829 (BBC7) | A man mysteriously disappears en route from London to start a new secret new job in Leeds. But when detectives Trueman and Riley start to probe, they uncover a deeper mystery... Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. Starring Robert Daws as D.I. Trueman, Duncan Preston as D.S. Riley, Amy Robbins as Janie Tully, John Dougal as Nick Tully and Rachel Bavidge as the Barmaid. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007. The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston |
| 01 | 02 | Story | 20070313 | 20180829 (BBC7) 20180830 (BBC7) | A journalist has fallen from a building while working on a story, but was she pushed? Trueman and Riley get a crash course in internet radio, 'citizen journalism' and fat dogs as they seek to find an answer. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. Starring Robert Daws as D.I. Trueman, Duncan Preston as D.S. Riley, Anthony Glennon ad David, Jasmine Callan as Harriet and Paul Richard Biggin as Aaron. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007. A journalist has fallen from a buildin, but was she pushed? The detectives investigate. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston |
| 01 | 03 | Bond | 20070314 | 20180830 (BBC7) 20180831 (BBC7) | Suspicion erupts at a James Bond convention as Trueman and Riley go in search of a stolen ring. Tracy's ring, as worn by Diana Rigg, in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' is the 'holy grail' for collectors, but exactly what are they prepared to do to get it? Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. Starring Robert Daws as D.I. Trueman, Duncan Preston as D.S. Riley, Rachel Bavidge as Karen, Paul Rider as Bill, Mark Straker as Gerard, Christine Kavanagh as Jane and Anthony Glennon as the Receptionist. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007. Suspicion erupts at a James Bond convention as the detectives search for a stolen ring. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston |
| 01 | 04 | Speed | 20070315 | 20180831 (BBC7) 20180901 (BBC7) | Detective Riley is feeling angry for being sent on a 'speed awareness' workshop. But that puts him on the trail of ex-con from the old days in Hull - womanising rip-off merchant Frank Butters... Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. Starring Robert Daws as D.I. Trueman, Duncan Preston as D.S. Riley, Sam Dale as Frank Butters, Christine Kavanagh as Melanie, John Dougal as Eric Simonelli, Miranda Keeling as Inez and Jasmine Callan as Svetlana. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2007. Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston |
| 02 | 01 | The Road To Nowhere | 20090316 | 20200706 (BBC7) 20200707 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) | Burglaries on a single street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston An upsurge of burglary on one street sees detective duo, Trueman and Riley, probe an odd deception amongst students. Set in Leeds, the return of Brian B Thompson's ill-matched coppers finds them trying to climb back up the career ladder. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new plays in 2005 them more series made for BBC Radio 7. DI Trueman …. Robert Daws Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. Set in Leeds, the return of Brian B Thompson's ill-matched coppers sees them trying to climb back up the career ladder. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 02 | 02 | The Three Degrees | 20090317 | 20200707 (BBC7) 20200708 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) | As the pair probe an ex-student's near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston As the pair probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. The second series of Radio 4 Extra’s first original detective series finds our heroes trying to climb back up the career ladder. CAST: DI Trueman …. Robert Daws Written by Brian B. Thompson. Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. As detective pair Trueman and Riley probe an ex-student’s near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 02 | 03 | A Man's World | 20090318 | 20200708 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) | Back at CID, the duo suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston Back at CID, the duo suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. CAST: DI Trumen …. Robert Daws Written by Brian B. Thompson. Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. Back at CID, Trueman and Riley suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 02 | 04 | The Other Chic | 20090319 | 20200709 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) | Passions run high as the detectives tackle an arson attack on a Leeds lingerie shop. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston Passions run high as the detectives tackle an arson attack on a Leeds lingerie shop. CAST: DI Trueman …. Robert Daws Written by Brian B. Thompson. Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. Passions run high as detectives Trueman and Riley tackle an arson attack on a lingerie shop in Leeds. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 02 | 05 | Love Bytes | 20090320 | 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) | With a woman missing, the pair are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. Drama series about two bickering detectives, starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston With a woman missing, the pair are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. CAST: DI Trueman …. Robert Daws Written by Brian B. Thompson. Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. With a woman missing, Trueman and Riley are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 03 | 01 | Every Dog Has His Day | 20120326 | 20201012 (BBC7) 20201013 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) | Ignoring all evidence to the contrary, underachieving detectives Trueman and Riley still hope for a return to the front line of policing. But will the strange case of a murdered greyhound bring them to the notice of the top brass? Brian B. Thompson’s detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. CAST: D.I. Trueman.... Robert Daws Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2012 The detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog with a past. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 03 | 02 | Angel Delight | 20120327 | 20201013 (BBC7) 20201014 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) | Burlesque performer, Ophelia Nuts, reports a robbery at her club and our usually grumpy detectives enter a world where desserts - and in particular cherries - take on a whole new meaning. Brian B. Thompson’s detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. CAST: D.I. Trueman.... Robert Daws Director: Marion Nancarrow Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2012 In Brian B Thompson's comedy, Robert Daws and Duncan Preston fall into the Burlesque world Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 03 | 03 | Family Business | 20120328 | 20201014 (BBC7) 20201015 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) | Yorkshire's grumpiest detectives are on the trail of a missing gambler with £98,000 in cash in his pocket. If only they knew who he was...or where he lived...or anything really. Time for some old fashioned sleuthing. Brian B. Thompson’s detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. CAST: D.I. Trueman.... Robert Daws Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2012 A man goes missing with \u00a398,000 in bookies winnings. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 03 | 04 | Green Machine | 20120329 | 20201015 (BBC7) 20201016 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) | Trueman and Riley stumble onto the Crime Squad's patch when they investigate an environmental activist who's been run over. But they're all on the same side. Aren't they? Brian B. Thompson’s detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. CAST: D.I. Trueman.... Robert Daws Director: Marion Nancarrow Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2012 As an environmental activist is knocked off his bike, the duo learn green issues are grey. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
| 03 | 05 | Home Truths | 20120330 | 20201016 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) | Riley doesn't want a woman who keeps reporting the same crime every year to divert investigations from something closer to home - his own granddaughter. But he's asking for trouble when he impersonates a 14-year old girl himself. Brian B. Thompson’s detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. CAST: D.I. Trueman.... Robert Daws Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in 2012 The detectives are challenged by a teenager who's more than a chip off the old block. Two bickering detectives crack crimes. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |