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Dick Spanner

6.5(8)19876m2 seasons

Where to watch Dick Spanner in Canada

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About Dick Spanner

Dick Spanner is a 1987 web series in the Animation and Comedy genres, created by Gerry Anderson and Terry Adlam, starring Shane Rimmer. It spans 2 seasons and 22 episodes, and originally aired on Channel 4. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dick Spanner in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Dick Spanner, P.I. is a 1986 British stop-motion animated comedy series which parodied Chandleresque detective shows. The title character and main protagonist was Dick Spanner, voiced by Shane Rimmer, a robotic private detective who works cases in a futuristic urban setting. The show made frequent use of puns and visual gags. The series consisted of 22 six-minute episodes, covering two story arcs of equal length: "The Case Of The Human Cannonball" and "The Case Of The Maltese Parrot". The programme was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom as a segment of the Sunday morning show Network 7 on Channel 4, and was later repeated on the same channel in a late night spot. Produced by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, the series was created and written by Terry Adlam, who had previously worked on effects for Anderson's Terrahawks. It was also the basis for the Anderson-created Tennants Pilsner advertising campaign using the Lou Tennant character.

Seasons (2)

  • The Case Of The Human Cannon Ball11 episodes · 1987
  • The Case of the Maltese Parrot11 episodes · 1987

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futureparodystop motionprivate investigatorrobot

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dick Spanner in Canada?+

Dick Spanner is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dick Spanner on Netflix?+

Dick Spanner is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Dick Spanner are there?+

Dick Spanner has 2 seasons and 22 episodes in total.

Who stars in Dick Spanner?+

Dick Spanner stars Shane Rimmer.

When did Dick Spanner come out?+

Dick Spanner is a 1987 web series created by Gerry Anderson and Terry Adlam.

What genre is Dick Spanner?+

Dick Spanner is Animation and Comedy series.

Who created Dick Spanner?+

Dick Spanner was created by Gerry Anderson and Terry Adlam.

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