Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) The Re-Make, 2000
How could you mess with a cult classic? Well the BBC did and made quite a good job of it. In 2000 Randall and Hopkirk returned to our screens on a Saturday night and on BBC.
In this version comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer play the detectives and are very good. The series has a darker feel to it than the original. In the new version Marty enlists help in adjusting to his new existence by a spirit guide in the form of Professor Wyvern.
The BBC remake ran for thirteen episodes over two series between 2000 and 2001.
A series that has not benefitted from regular repeats, if you’ve never seen it it’s worth checking out.
Summary
Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk are partners in a detective agency/security firm. When Marty is killed in a car accident, he returns as a ghost to help his old partner and widow Jeanie, solves cases.
Only Randall can see his dead partner, though Marty is able to move objects through supernatural means.
Clips
Cast
Jeff Randall – Bob Mortimer
Marty Hopkirk – Vic Reeves
Jeannie Hopkirk – Emilia Fox
Charlie Higson – Bulstrode
Tom Baker – Professor Wyverne
Details
Channel: BBC1
Written By:
Charlie Higson (11 episodes, 2000-2001)
Jeremy Dyson (2 episodes, 2001)
Mark Gatiss (2 episodes, 2001)
Gareth Roberts (2 episodes, 2001)
Original Transmission Dates: 18th March 2000 – 10th November 2001
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