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Bulman

1985-06-05 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama

Bulman is a 1985–87 police procedural created and principally written by Murray Smith. Produced by Granada Television for ITV, it is the second and final spin-off from The XYY Man (1976–78), and following Strangers (1978–82). Don Henderson reprises his iconic role as former DCI George Bulman, ostensibly retired from and repairing old clocks but active as a private investigator, with Lucy McGinty as his assistant. The duo are frequently drawn into the clandestine world of the secret service through the machinations of security chief Bill Dugdale or Bulman's former superior Jack Lambie.

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Creators
Murray Smith
Production companies
Granada Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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Don HendersonDon HendersonGeorge Bulman
Siobhan RedmondSiobhan RedmondLucy McGinty

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