Fair rating?The Singing Detective· Season 1 · Episode 2
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Dennis Potter's drama about a patient struggling to keep his sanity, with the help of his alter ego, the singing private eye. Marlow faces a talking cure with a psychologist.
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#3In Season 1of 3 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 3 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.7
1986First airedNovember 23, 1986
Guest stars
Patrick Malahideas Mark Binney / Raymond
Leslie Frenchas Mr Tomkey
Lyndon Daviesas 10-Year-Old Philip
Geff Francisas Porter
Jim Carteras Mr Marlow
Alison Steadmanas Mrs Marlow
Imelda Stauntonas Staff Nurse White
Janet Henfreyas Schoolteacher
Simon Chandleras Dr Finlay
Bill Patersonas Dr GibbonWilliam Speakmanas 10-Year-Old MarkCharles Simonas George AdamsKate McKenzieas SoniaMary MacLeodas Sister MaloneCrew
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