Dangerfield

1995 – 1999
Ended
Crime · Drama
~1h / ep
6 seasons
7.0/10

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.

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Latest: Series 6 · 1999

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E1. Gas Man
Sep 3, 1999 · 60m
Dr Jonathan Paige and Sgt Diamond are nearby when a gas explosion happens in the middle of Warwickshire. They're on their war to see Inspector Gillian Cramer pick up an award for bravery. After being shot she's back on duty but tender things remain unsaid between Gillian and Jonathan. How long will this last and are they right for each other? The new cockney forensics man, Matt Gregory, is on the prowl. The main case centres around the explosion and Clive Daniels, a sinister computer nerd. Paige and Diamond are on their way to DI Cramer's commendation ceremony in London when an explosion disrupts their journey. A forensic scientist is called in to investigate, and tensions arise between him and Paige, although it soon becomes clear that a computer is controlling events in Warwickshire.
E2. Instinct
Sep 10, 1999 · 60m
Romance is in the air when Dr Jonathan Paige clocks an attractive football supporter during a pub match. The release from prison of Stuart McAire, the man responsible for kidnapping Rhona Bishop seven years previously, coincides with a series of violent attacks on Rhona. McAire is the obvious suspect, but Rhona's husband and his brother both seem to have a motive.
E3. Chasing Shadows
Sep 17, 1999 · 60m
Ellie Edmunds is involved in a car accident in which a boy is injured, and is confined in a cell after being found to be over the limit. Paige and Cramer are called in, and Cramer has to restrain Ellie, who launches a formal complaint after suffering a miscarriage on police premises. Dr Paige finds he may have to give evidence against the woman he loves!
E4. Hidden Desires
Sep 24, 1999 · 60m
When teenager Jade Prior goes missing, Jade's mum suspects her new stepson Lee knows more than he's saying.
E5. Through a Glass, Darkly
Oct 1, 1999 · 60m
Dr Jonathan Paige faces an accusation of sexual assault while attempting to discover from two youths the truth about a night out which landed them both in hospital.
E6. Forbidden Fruit
Oct 8, 1999 · 60m
Dr Jonathan Paige is called out to examine a young immigrant farm worker, Elena, who has been arrested during a raid by immigration officers. Paige discovers the cause of Elena's agony â€“ she is about to give birth.