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The Singing Detective
S1.E3
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Lovely Days

  • Episode aired Nov 30, 1986
  • 1h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Michael Gambon in The Singing Detective (1986)
DramaMusicalMysteryThriller

Marlow recalls the last days of World War II and a train journey with his mother when they visited her family. He again recalls his mother going into the woods and having sex with a man they... Read allMarlow recalls the last days of World War II and a train journey with his mother when they visited her family. He again recalls his mother going into the woods and having sex with a man they know, Raymond. When soldiers on the train try to get friendly with her, he lashes out. At... Read allMarlow recalls the last days of World War II and a train journey with his mother when they visited her family. He again recalls his mother going into the woods and having sex with a man they know, Raymond. When soldiers on the train try to get friendly with her, he lashes out. At the hospital, he has another session with the psychiatrist, Dr. Gibbon, who questions if ... Read all

  • Director
    • Jon Amiel
  • Writer
    • Dennis Potter
  • Stars
    • Michael Gambon
    • Janet Suzman
    • Patrick Malahide
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    139
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    • Director
      • Jon Amiel
    • Writer
      • Dennis Potter
    • Stars
      • Michael Gambon
      • Janet Suzman
      • Patrick Malahide
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Philip Marlow
    Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    • Nicola
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • Mark Binney…
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Mrs. Marlow…
    Joanne Whalley
    Joanne Whalley
    • Nurse Mills
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • Dr. Gibbon
    David Ryall
    David Ryall
    • Mr. Hall
    Gerard Horan
    Gerard Horan
    • Reginald
    Leslie French
    • Mr. Tomkey
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Mr. Marlow
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • First Mysterious Man
    George Rossi
    George Rossi
    • Second Mysterious Man
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Staff Nurse White
    Wally Thomas
    Wally Thomas
    • Grandad Baxter
    Lyndon Davies
    Lyndon Davies
    • Philip (aged 10)
    Janet Henfrey
    Janet Henfrey
    • Schoolteacher
    Charles Simon
    • George Adams
    Sharon D. Clarke
    Sharon D. Clarke
    • Night Nurse
    • (as Sharon Clarke)
    • Director
      • Jon Amiel
    • Writer
      • Dennis Potter
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    • Trivia
      Marlow's psychiatrist remarks to him that he's starting to look better and that his skin condition is clearing up. This meant that Sir Michael Gambon was only spending four hours in the make-up room instead of six at this stage in the production.
    • Goofs
      Mrs Marlow's "News Chronicle" newspaper is dated "Tuesday, May 3, 1945." May 3rd 1945 was a Thursday.
    • Connections
      References The Maltese Falcon (1941)
    • Soundtracks
      Paper Doll
      (uncredited)

      Written by Johnny Black

      Performed by The Mills Brothers

      Sung by Michael Gambon

      Also sung by Jim Carter and played during the train ride

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 3m(63 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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