Monday, October 16, 2017

The Last Detective (Sean Hughes, Rest In Peace)






I watch every single British TV show that I can.  "The Last Detective" starred Peter Davison as "Dangerous" Davies  and  his sidekick, Mod Lewis was played by Sean Hughes, a former stand- up comedian.
Sean Hughes died today.  He was only 51 years old.

The show was very funny but also low key and subtle.  Keep an  eye out for it, if they repeat it here or you could buy the DVD set of the episodes.  You will see how funny those two men are together on The Last Detective.

Posted by at

31 comments:

  1. LibrarianOctober 17, 2017 at 1:15 AM

    I'm not familiar with this show but it looks like something I'd enjoy.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM

      Keep an eye out for it, you would like it I am sure!

      Delete
  2. KayOctober 17, 2017 at 1:25 AM

    We love a whole bunch of the British detective shows too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:32 PM

      This one, "The Last Detective" was from several years ago but it was just shown on our channel here in the USA this year. I really liked it.

      Delete
  3. VickyOctober 17, 2017 at 2:15 AM

    I remember him in Coronation Street.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:32 PM

      Hey Vicky! I know he had been in several other things but I only knew him from The Last Detective, I thought he was very funny in that.

      Delete
  4. LeeOctober 17, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    I enjoyed this series, too.

    ReplyDelete
  5. messymimiOctober 17, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    My condolences to all his family, friends, and fans. It sounds like a fabulous series.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:34 PM

      It really was, they might show it again, look out for it.

      Delete
  6. blueskyscotlandOctober 17, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    Never watched that but long running music show 'Never mind the Buzzcocks' was a firm favourite. Would definitely watch that again with S. H. as team captain if they repeated it on Dave (a repeat channel here) as I'm well sick of Top Gear re-runs I've seen several times over. NMTB was really funny.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:35 PM

      I saw that he had been on that music show and you know I would like to see it if they ever show it here!
      We have a BBC America channel but I hardly ever watch it, it is mostly Top Gear!

      Delete
  7. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 17, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    Very sad -- 51 is much, much too young.

    I'm not familiar with this show, but I enjoyed the clip.

    "What does he do?"
    "He comes from Preston."

    Hahahahahaha!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:36 PM

      Hey Debra! So glad you watched the clip I gave you!
      "He comes from Preston". So Funny!! It would not have been funny if not for the lady's PERFECT timing!

      Delete
  8. NanaDianaOctober 17, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    I do believe I saw a couple of episodes of that on BBC. I can't believe he died--he was so young. Just sad. xo Diana

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:39 PM

      I didn't say but I really like Peter Davison, I might have written about him in a post before...hmm, I might have to do a search on my blog to see if I have! LOL.
      Anyway, I thought the two, Peter Davison and Sean Hughes were very funny together.

      Delete
  9. Thickethouse.wordpressOctober 17, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Oh, I'm so sad to hear this....I loved that show. I think they used to have it on Acorn TV....Sad.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:40 PM

      I am glad you liked the show too, not sure if all Americans would like it, everything has to be so over the top now or else dripping in blood with Zombies for most folks!

      Delete
  10. NanOctober 17, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks for the notice. I hadn't heard. I so liked him as that character. I would have liked to see him in more shows. There's a nice piece in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/oct/16/sean-hughes-comedian-dies-aged-51

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:45 PM

      Nan, thank you very much for telling me of this obituary in The Guardian, I read very word of it and I appreciate you telling me of it.

      Delete
  11. Emma SpringfieldOctober 18, 2017 at 12:11 AM

    One day I will have enough time to see all the movies and TV shows you recommend. I can't keep up with you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Why, you must make notes, my dear! I only mention good shows and movies, I would not steer you wrong!

      Delete
  12. John MOctober 18, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Please do, John, it is very sweet and with a clever wit.

      Delete
  13. MarkOctober 19, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    I heard about Sean Hughes. 51 years old is way too young no matter how you look at it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 20, 2017 at 10:05 PM

      I agree and it is even sadder when is someone who makes people laugh, who brings joy into the world.

      Delete
  14. Beatrice P. BoydOctober 19, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    I also enjoy watching British police shows and have been avidly enjoying many on Acorn TV streaming. I never watched the program you mentioned, but if I do see any back episodes available, will check them out. Thanks, Kay for the recommendation and so sorry to hear about Mr. Hughes untimely passing.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kay G.October 20, 2017 at 10:06 PM

      Hey! I think you and your husband would like this show, it is very low key, typical British I would say!

      Delete
  15. Terra December 28, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    I subscribe to AcornTV and Britbox and they have many British detective shows, including The Last Detective. I will add that to my to watch list, thanks for the idea.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)