Like 'The Champions', Dennis Spooner's 'Randall & Hopkirk ( Deceased )' was a spy drama with an edge. Whilst in 'The Champions' the characters had powers like those of superheroes, in 'Randall & Hopkirk ( Deceased )' one of the characters was dead!
Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk ( played by Mike Pratt and Kenneth Cope respectively ) are two private detectives and close friends who have known each other for many years. One night whilst out attempting to solve a case, Marty is murdered in cold blood. He later returns as a ghost to assist his partner Jeff in bringing down the baddies.
However, Jeff is the only one able to see or hear Marty. No one else is ever aware of his presence..
Running for only one series of 26 episodes, 'Randall & Hopkirk ( Deceased )' was a brilliant show which made sure viewers were perched on the edge of their seat with anticipation. Kenneth Cope was wonderful as Marty Hopkirk, putting in a solid performance as the doomed spectre. Mike Pratt sadly did not land much in the way of acting roles however after the show's conclusion.
There was a fair amount of violence on display. By today's standards it's pretty tame but at the time would have been pretty terrifying stuff. Like Jack Trombey's theme from 'Callan', Edwin Astley's chilling theme tune brings one's skin out in goosebumps and lets the viewers know exactly what to expect.
In 2000, the show was unwisely revived with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer stepping into the principal roles. It was awful. My advice to you is give the remake a wide berth, stick with the original!
Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk ( played by Mike Pratt and Kenneth Cope respectively ) are two private detectives and close friends who have known each other for many years. One night whilst out attempting to solve a case, Marty is murdered in cold blood. He later returns as a ghost to assist his partner Jeff in bringing down the baddies.
However, Jeff is the only one able to see or hear Marty. No one else is ever aware of his presence..
Running for only one series of 26 episodes, 'Randall & Hopkirk ( Deceased )' was a brilliant show which made sure viewers were perched on the edge of their seat with anticipation. Kenneth Cope was wonderful as Marty Hopkirk, putting in a solid performance as the doomed spectre. Mike Pratt sadly did not land much in the way of acting roles however after the show's conclusion.
There was a fair amount of violence on display. By today's standards it's pretty tame but at the time would have been pretty terrifying stuff. Like Jack Trombey's theme from 'Callan', Edwin Astley's chilling theme tune brings one's skin out in goosebumps and lets the viewers know exactly what to expect.
In 2000, the show was unwisely revived with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer stepping into the principal roles. It was awful. My advice to you is give the remake a wide berth, stick with the original!