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Which is the best TV Detective?

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Who is your favourite TV detective?


Who doesn't love a good murder-mystery or crime detective show right?
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But which TV detective is your favourite? And why?
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Have favourites not on this list? Post them below...


The Suspects:

Sherlock
Vera
Poirot
Miss Marple
Morse
Columbo
Frost
The bloke from Midsomer Murders
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Sherlock Set in London Benedict Cumberbatch plays the latest variant of the popular character from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary works.
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Vera
Brenda Blethyn plays this love-able ITV detective from the North East.
Hercule
An Agatha Christie classic, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has been portrayed most by David Suchet.
Miss
Miss Jane Marple as played here by Julia McKenzie is often regarded as an unexpected hero of the narrative, a very intelligent female character of Agatha Christie's imagination.
Inspector
Played here by John Thaw, there have been many spin offs using the Oxford-based detective, including popular itv hit, Lewis.
Columbo

An American series starring David Faulk, Columbo is part of the LA Police Department.
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Inspector
Played by David Jason in A Touch of Frost which ran for 18 years.
Inspector
Most famously played by John Nettles (pictured), Inspector Barnaby is a regular for itv's crime TV showing, as the lead detective in Midsomer Murders.
Original post by AngryJellyfish
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wheres Luther? :frown:

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Original post by FloralLuxe
wheres Luther? :frown:

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Original post by FloralLuxe
wheres Luther? :frown:

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Honestly the fact that Luther isn't on this list is disgusting
Luther, the best detective.

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Sherlock :daydreaming:
And Poirot :yes: :hat2: I used to love watching that :moon:
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Definitely Columbo!
Original post by FloralLuxe
Luther, the best detective.

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Original post by 04MR17
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Made me lol.



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