Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
Dangerfield
Overview
Dangerfield is a British drama series about a small town doctor / police surgeon, which ran for 6 series, between 1995 and 1999. Originally Nigel Le Vaillant played the central role, but this character later left the series, the focus switching to his replacement, played by Nigel Havers. The BBC decided to end the series in November 1999 when Nigel Havers announced his decision to quit. The BBC felt viewers would not find the series credible if the main character was changed for a second time. The show like a number of other BBC dramas of the 1980s and 1990s also featured a number of borderline fantasy episodes. These included "Tricks", "Angel" and "Haunted". The TV trailers for Dangerfield were heavily parodied by The Fast Show in which the character was called Monkfish and would appear as a tough uncompromising Doctor, Policeman, vet and even as an interior designer with titles mixed in with other BBC shows of the time.
This production, originally released in 1995, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Crime, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Crime and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Nigel Havers
Dr. Jonathan Paige
Nicola Cowper
D.S. Helen Diamond
Idris Elba
Matt Gregory
Jane Gurnett
D.I. Gillian Cramer
Roderick Smith
Sgt Keith Lardner
Roderick Smith
Sergeant Lardner
Seasons
Series 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1995-01-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
12 Episodes • Aired 1995-09-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 3
10 Episodes • Aired 1996-09-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 4
10 Episodes • Aired 1997-09-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 5
12 Episodes • Aired 1998-09-10
No season overview provided for this season.