Sulla-2 If you have committed the crime Davies is dangerous as he WILL catch you. He is looked down on by two far less effective colleagues but in fact he is the top man who eventually win the respect of his boss. His chum Mod is good in small doses. In the beginning Dangerous is estranged from his wife the lovely Emma Amos who has a number of affairs. They gradually got back together and this pleased me no end. This is addictive viewing and I really recommend it.

Samuel Mason-Jones I watched the first episode of this show and I was hooked. Since then, I've been careful to watch every episode they've broadcast. (They started showing it here in Australia more than 3 years after it was shown in Britain!) From the very start, I found myself really sympathising with PC "Dangerous" Davies (played brilliantly by Peter Davison). He is still a constable after who knows how many years, he is separated from his wife Julie, he lives in dives and is mocked by the other policemen. But in spite of this, he is an irrepressibly nice guy. This is a welcome change from the utterly unsympathetic detectives that frequently appear on television! There were two other characters who I really liked - the gruff alcoholic Detective Inspector Aspinall (Rob Spendlove), and Dangerous's friend Mod Lewis, a philosophical Irishman who seems to have a great deal of trouble finding decent work or a steady relationship.The humour is clever but not self-indulgent, and this really appealed to me. This is added to by the tension between the characters, particularly between Dangerous and his colleagues Barrett and Pimnott (a pair of smart-mouthed cockney detectives). Dangerous's relationship with Mod is particularly good to watch, especially when Dangerous is forced to move in with him.The character development and intriguing plots make the Last Detective a must-see, and Willesden North is a perfect low-key backdrop. I haven't read the books, but I now intend to.

Theo Robertson When I say THE LAST DETECTIVE is a fairly lightweight show this is in no way meant as a criticism . It's the sort of hhhmmmm how can I put it ? not a comedy but neither is it a heavy serious detective drama like A TOUCH OF FROST or INSPECTOR MORSE . Starring the blandest Doctor Who ever Peter Davison ( Again by no means a criticism ) as DC Davies the episodes revolve more around the character's chaotic home life than the cases he solves . Sean Hughes steals the show as Mod Lewis a sort of Celtic huggy bear who walks dogs and gives Davies good advice .....DAVIES : I think I'm being stalked MOD : I knew a woman who wouldn't leave me alone . She'd follow me everywhere , buy me clothes and give me money DAVIES : Did you go to the police ? MOD : No . It'd be a cruel man who'd turn in his own motherIf you thought the above line was amusing you'll certainly like the show , but my major criticism is to do with the fact that it's shown on a peak time Friday night when much of the potential audience is down the pub . THE LAST DETECTIVE feels more like a show that would be far more successful shown on a late Sunday evening slotUpdate: As of 2005 it's now shown on Sunday evenings . Thanks for listening ITV

rleather I'm 32 years old and somehow this reminds me of what I imagine Dixon of DockGreen was like.Each story is layered out with care and attention, good humor and the sort of warmth that only Peter D. can put into a performance. See his previous work in 'A very peculiar practice' or 'Meet the Braithwaits' for examples of what I mean.It will never be as successful as 'Inspector Morse' or as breathtakingly fresh as 'Spooks' but to count these as negatives would be a mistake. Its like watching a favorite uncle telling a familiar and yet fascinating story. You know your in good hands and its very safe, but you just can't help but love it.Its the St. Bernard dog of detectives.