Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | 01 | Vanished | 20070312 | 20140210 (BBC7) 20140211 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) 20180829 (BBC7) 20210302 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) 20221226 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) | A man mysteriously disappears en route from London to start a new secret new job in Leeds. But when detectives Trueman and Riley start to probe, they uncover a deeper mystery... Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Janie Tully - Amy Robbins Nick Tully - John Dougal The Barmaid - Rachel Bavidge The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with DI Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three crime dramas in 2005. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2007. The detectives probe a man's disappearance en route to Leeds. |
01 | 02 | Story | 20070313 | 20140211 (BBC7) 20140212 (BBC7) 20180829 (BBC7) 20180830 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) 20210304 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) | A journalist has fallen from a building while working on a story, but was she pushed? ~Trueman And Riley get a crash course in internet radio, 'citizen journalism' and fat dogs as they seek to find an answer. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston David - Anthony Glennon Harriet - Jasmine Callan Aaron - Paul Richard Biggin Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2007. A journalist has fallen from a building, but was she pushed? The detectives investigate. |
01 | 03 | Bond | 20070314 | 20140212 (BBC7) 20140213 (BBC7) 20180830 (BBC7) 20180831 (BBC7) 20210304 (BBC7) 20210305 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) 20221229 (BBC7) | Suspicion erupts at a James Bond convention as Trueman and Riley go in search of a stolen ring. Tracy's ring, as worn by Diana Rigg, in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' is the 'holy grail' for collectors. But exactly what are they prepared to do to get it? Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Karen - Rachel Bavidge Bill - Paul Rider Gerard - Mark Straker Jane - Christine Kavanagh Receptionist - Anthony Glennon Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2007. Suspicion erupts at a James Bond convention as the detectives search for a stolen ring. |
01 | 04 | Speed | 20070315 | 20140213 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20180831 (BBC7) 20180901 (BBC7) 20210305 (BBC7) 20210306 (BBC7) 20221230 (BBC7) 20221231 (BBC7) | Detective Riley is feeling angry for being sent on a 'speed awareness' workshop. But that puts him on the trail of ex-con from the old days in Hull - womanising rip-off merchant Frank Butters... Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Frank Butters - Sam Dale Melanie - Christine Kavanagh Eric Simonelli - John Dougal Inez - Miranda Keeling Svetlana - Jasmine Callan Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in March 2007. Angry Riley's on a course, putting him on the trail of a familiar ex-con from Hull. |
02 | 01 | The Road To Nowhere | 20090316 | 20120319 (BBC7) 20120320 (BBC7) 20130902 (BBC7) 20130903 (BBC7) 20200706 (BBC7) 20200707 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20220418 (BBC7) 20220419 (BBC7) 20241209 (BBC7) 20241210 (BBC7) | ![]() An upsurge of burglary on one street sees detective duo Trueman and Riley probe an odd deception amongst students. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Set in Leeds, the return of Brian B Thompson's ill-matched coppers sees them trying to climb back up the career ladder. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Holly .. - Laura Molyneux Carol Munsthorpe - Hannah Storey Nic Jeune - Malcolm Tierney Harry - Benjamin Askew Marty Reynolds - Matt Addis The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case, backed up by Detective Superintendent Riley. This was followed by three new dramas in 2005 then more series made for BBC Radio 7. Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. Burglaries on a single street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Yorkshire's bickering detective duo crack crimes. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Burglaries on just one street sees the duo probe a deception amongst students. Brian B Thompson's mystery stars Robert Daws. The duo began life on BBC Radio 4 in 2002, with Detective Inspector Trueman called back to work after a nervous breakdown in order to solve a high profile murder case. He was backed up by Detective Sergeant Riley. This was followed by three new dramas in 2005 them more series made for BBC Radio 7. Burglaries on a single street sees the duo probing students. |
02 | 02 | The Three Degrees | 20090317 | 20120320 (BBC7) 20120321 (BBC7) 20130903 (BBC7) 20130904 (BBC7) 20200707 (BBC7) 20200708 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20220419 (BBC7) 20220420 (BBC7) 20241210 (BBC7) 20241211 (BBC7) | ![]() As bickering detectives Trueman and Riley probe the near-drowning of an ex-student in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Paul Balfe .. - Jonathan Tafler Jane Balfe .. - Caroline Guthrie Nick Cahill - Paul Rider Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. As the pair probe an ex-student's near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. Yorkshire's bickering detective duo crack crimes. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. As the pair probe an ex-student's near-drowning in Leeds, they unearth an old secret. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
02 | 03 | A Man's World | 20090318 | 20120321 (BBC7) 20120322 (BBC7) 20130904 (BBC7) 20130905 (BBC7) 20200708 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20220420 (BBC7) 20220421 (BBC7) 20241211 (BBC7) 20241212 (BBC7) | ![]() Back at CID, Trueman and Riley suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Nurse - Benjamin Askew Eileen .. - Caroline Guthrie Tiffany - Lizzy Watts Mark Jefferson .. - Stephen Critchlow Sarah Haddon - Janice Acquah Dan - Stephen Hogan Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2009. Back at CID, the duo suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. Yorkshire's bickering detective duo crack crimes. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Back at CID, the duo suspect a male hospital midwife of petty thefts from pregnant women. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
02 | 04 | The Other Chic | 20090319 | 20120322 (BBC7) 20120323 (BBC7) 20130905 (BBC7) 20130906 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20220421 (BBC7) 20220422 (BBC7) 20241212 (BBC7) 20241213 (BBC7) | ![]() Passions run high as detectives Trueman and Riley tackle an arson attack on a lingerie shop in Leeds. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo. DS Riley .. - Duncan Preston Rachel Hammond - Melanie Kilburn Colin Teague .. - Philip Fox Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. Passions run high as the detectives tackle an arson attack on a Leeds lingerie shop. Yorkshire's bickering detective duo crack crimes. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Passions run high as the detectives tackle an arson attack on a Leeds lingerie shop. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
02 | 05 | Love Bytes | 20090320 | 20120323 (BBC7) 20120324 (BBC7) 20130906 (BBC7) 20130907 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20220422 (BBC7) 20220423 (BBC7) 20241213 (BBC7) 20241214 (BBC7) | ![]() With a woman missing, Trueman and Riley are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. Starring Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Brian B Thompson's ill-matched detective duo. DS Riley .. - Duncan Preston Susan/Lucy Lovestar .. - Rebecca Manley Andy - Matt Addis Mr Thomas - Malcolm Tierney Geoff/Male Voice - Stephen Critchlow Male Voice - Benjamin Askew Male Voice .. - Jonathan Tafler Seductive Female Voice - Lizzy Watts Internet Café Owner .. - Paul Rider Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in March 2009. With a woman missing, the pair are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. Yorkshire's bickering detective duo crack crimes. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. With a woman missing - the duo are sucked into the virtual world of online role playing. Stars Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. |
03 | 01 | Every Dog Has His Day | 20120326 | 20120327 (BBC7) 20131210 (BBC7) 20131211 (BBC7) 20201012 (BBC7) 20201013 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) 20220926 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) | Ignoring all evidence to the contrary, underachieving detectives Trueman and Riley still hope for a return to the front line of policing. But will the strange case of a murdered greyhound bring them to the notice of the top brass? Starring Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo is set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Sally - Katherine Dow Blyton Brandon - Harry Livingstone Patrick Makin - Gerard McDermott Track Announcer - James Lailey Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2012 The downtrodden detectives get a murder case. Only it's a dog - with a past |
03 | 02 | Angel Delight | 20120327 | 20120328 (BBC7) 20131211 (BBC7) 20131212 (BBC7) 20201013 (BBC7) 20201014 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) | Burlesque performer, Ophelia Nuts, reports a robbery at her club and our usually grumpy detectives enter a world where desserts - and in particular cherries - take on a whole new meaning. Starring Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Angel - Tracy Wiles David Farr - Peter Hamilton Dyer Martin Beer - Don Gilet Ophelia Nuts - Susie Riddell Cafe Owner - Harry Livingstone Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2012 A robbery at a Burlesque Club leaves the duo looking at cherries in a different light. |
03 | 03 | Family Business | 20120328 | 20120329 (BBC7) 20131212 (BBC7) 20131213 (BBC7) 20201014 (BBC7) 20201015 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) | Yorkshire's grumpiest detectives are on the trail of a missing gambler with £98,000 in cash in his pocket. If only they knew who he was...or where he lived...or anything really. Time for some old fashioned sleuthing... Starring Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Bill - Gerard McDermott Charlie - David Hargreaves Dermot - James Lailey Sandra - Christine Absalom Waitress - Tracy Wiles Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2012 A man goes missing with \u00a398,000 in bookies winnings. But no-one seems to know who he is? |
03 | 04 | Green Machine | 20120329 | 20120330 (BBC7) 20131213 (BBC7) 20131214 (BBC7) 20201015 (BBC7) 20201016 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) 20220930 (BBC7) | Trueman and Riley stumble onto the Crime Squad's patch when they investigate an environmental activist who's been run over. But they're all on the same side. Aren't they? Starring Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Terry - Don Gilet Jenny - Susie Riddell Tyler - Tom Meredith Mr Eagle - James Lailey Woman - Christine Absalom Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2012 As an environmental activist is knocked off his bike, the duo learn green issues are grey. ~Trueman And Riley stumble onto the Crime Squad's patch when they investigate an environmental activist who's been run over. |
03 | 05 | Home Truths | 20120330 | 20120331 (BBC7) 20131216 (BBC7) 20131217 (BBC7) 20201016 (BBC7) 20201017 (BBC7) 20201018 (BBC7) 20220930 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7) | Riley doesn't want a woman who keeps reporting the same crime every year to divert investigations from something closer to home - his own granddaughter. But he's asking for trouble when he impersonates a 14-year old girl himself. Starring Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley. Brian B Thompson's detective series about the ill-matched duo set in Leeds. DS Riley - Duncan Preston Sue Stokes - Lorraine Ashbourne Becki - Holly Matthews Constable - Harry Livingstone Director: Toby Swift Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2012 The detectives are challenged by a 14 year old who's more than a chip off the old block. |