| Dempsey and Makepeace
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| Country
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 United Kingdom
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| Language
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English
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| Channel
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London Weekend Television (LWT)
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| Creator
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Tony Wharmby
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| Genre
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Crime
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| Broadcast
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1985 - 1986
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| No. of Seasons
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3
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| No. of Episodes
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30
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| Main Cast
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Actor
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Dempsey and Makepeace is a 1985 crime television series, produced by Golden Eagle Films and London Weekend Television (LWT). The creator and writer of several episodes was Ranald Graham who also created two well-known 1970s-era television series, The Professionals and The Sweeney. Starring Michael Brandon as Lt. James Dempsey and Glynis Barber as Det. Sgt. Harriet Makepeace.
The following weapons were used in the television series Dempsey and Makepeace:
Revolvers
Colt Python
Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) uses the Colt Python as his sidearm of choice, in some cases it is also used by Makepeace (Glynis Barber). NYPD officer also carry snub-nosed Colt Python revolvers.
Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum
Lt. Dempsey aims his weapon in "Blind Eye" (S01E08).
Sgt. Makepeace uses Dempsey's gun in "In the Dark" (S02E09).
Colt Python Snub Nose with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum
Dempsey's partner, Joe (
David Baxt), shoots a police informant in New York Harbor...
...with his service gun at the start of the pilot episode "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" (S01E01).
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Armed Metropolitan Police officers use snub nose Smith & Wesson Model 10s as their service sidearms.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose - .38 Special
Det. Sgt. Makepeace (
Glynis Barber) holsters her sidearm in "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" (S01E01).
In "Blind Eye" (S01E08), she fires from a motorcycle at fleeing criminals using a very dated hand-on-wrist technique.
Chief Supt. Gordon Spikings (Ray Smith) fires his service revolver at robbers in "Wheelman" (S02E02).
Det. Hargreaves (
Kate O'Mara) holds her revolver in the final episode "Guardian Angel" (S03E10).
Smith & Wesson Model 15
Several characters in different episodes of the second series use the Smith & Wesson Model 15.
Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special
A hitman on a boat disguised as a ship's steward in "Wheelman" (S02E02) draws a revolver.
Paul Davis (
Eric Deacon) aims the gun in "Set a Thief" (S02E07).
Eddie (
Gary Shail) holds the Model 15 in "The Bogeyman" (S02E10).
Smith & Wesson Model 28
A Smith & Wesson Model 28 is used by one of the robbers in "Mantrap" (S03E09).
Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum
A jewel thief holds a revolver to Dempsey's back ...
Pistols
Browning Hi-Power
In the pilot "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" (S01E01), Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) rescues Sgt. Makepeace with a Browning Hi-Power.
Classic commercial Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm
Lt. Dempsey disarms one of Makepeace's captors...
... and forces them to land the helicopter.
A Hi-Power in the hands of the kidnapper in "Bird of Prey" (S03E06).
Inglis Hi-Power
The Inglis Hi-Power is seen throughout the third series.
A gangster aims his gun on Dempsey (Michael Brandon)...
The arms dealer Jimmy (
Mark Ryan) aims at Dempsey in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05).
"Big Ben" Davis (
Clive Mantle) aims his pistol in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05).
Heckler & Koch P9S
In several episodes, criminals use the Heckler & Koch P9S, in the first case equipped with a suppressor.
Heckler & Koch P9S with suppressor - 9x19mm
In "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" (S01E01) an assassin (Peter Brace) disguised as a waiter tries to kill Harry Makepeace in a hotel room.
Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm
Maclean (
Anthony Dutton) holds Makepeace hostage with a P9S in "Silver Dollar" (S02E01).
Heckler & Koch VP70M
Hitman Joe Delaney (Ray Charleson) uses a Heckler & Koch VP70M with stock to perform a murder in "The Hit" (S02E08).
Heckler & Koch VP70M - 9x19mm
Smith & Wesson 39
Police informant Wee Jock (Lou Hirsch) uses a Smith & Wesson 39 in "Tequila Sunrise" (S02E05).
Smith & Wesson 39-2 with plain hammer - 9x19mm
Wee Jock holds the gun to the head of Sid Lowe (
Milton Johns)...
...while Dempsey points his own gun at his head.
Walther P1 (Wildey Hunter Mock-up)
In "Wheelman" (S02E02), a jewelry robber uses a Walther P1 mocked-up to resemble a Wildey Hunter pistol.
Wildey Hunter, 8" barrel - .475 Wildey Magnum
FN Model 1910
Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) interrogates Billy Kennaway (Billy Murray) with a FN Model 1910 in "The Hit" (S02E08).
Lt. Dempsey holds a confiscated pistol...
...and points it at Billy's head.
MAB Model A
Det. Sgt. Harriet Makepeace carries a MAB Model A as her back-up gun.
MAB Model A Type II "Breveté" - .25 ACP
Makepeace with the pistol in hand while investigating a disturbance in the bedroom of her country estate in "Cry God for Harry" (S01E09).
In "Out of Darkness" (S03E07) serial killer Swabey (
Garry Cooper) seizes her back-up piece.
Colt MK IV Series 70
Det. Sgt. Makepeace (Glynis Barber) disarms one of her captors and forces the second one to go to the police station with a Colt MK IV Series 70 in "The Burning (Part Two)" (S03E02).
Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP
Makepeace exploits her captor's momentary inattention...
...stuns and disarms him...
...and forces the other crook to cooperate. This pistol has a damaged grip panel.
Beretta Model 1934
Bailey (Dudley Sutton) holds a Beretta M1934 to Scott's (Derek Martin) head in "Blood Money" (S02E06).
Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP
SIG P210
A SIG P210 is used by a kidnapper in the pilot "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" (S01E01).
One of the kidnappers holds the P210 to Makepeace's head. The serial number can be made out.
Walther P38
Drug smuggler Davros (Brian Coburn) aims a Walther P38 in "Make Peace Not War" (S01E08).
Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm
Walther PP
In "Lucky Streak" (S01E03), assassin James Bessel (Christopher Strauli) carries a suppressed Walther PP.
Post-war Walther PP - .32 ACP
Walther PP Super
Angie Hughes (Catriona MacColl) disarms Lt. Dempsey with a Walther PP Super in "Hors De Combat" (S01E05).
Walther PP Super - 9x18mm Ultra
Walther P5
In "Tequila Sunrise" (S02E05), a Walther P5 appears.
The vicious gang leader Sid Lowe (
Milton Johns) holds the P5.
Chief Supt. Spikings handles the P5.
Submachine Guns
Beretta PM12S
In "Wheelman" (S02E02), a Beretta PM12S is used by an assassin.
Det. Sgt. Makepeace (Glynis Barber) disarms one of the killers...
...and shoots a second one, thus saving the life of a gang boss.
Sterling Mk. IV
In "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05), various characters use the Sterling Mk. IV
The arms dealer Jimmy (
Mark Ryan) aims at Dempsey.
Det. Sgt. Charles Jarvis (Tony Osoba) firing at the fleeing arms dealers.
MAC-10
The MAC-10 is used by various criminals and terrorists throughout the series
The Arab terrorist Khalil (
Michael Halphie) fires the submachine gun in "Nowhere to Run" (S01E06).
Coltrane's (
Bruce Boa) henchman guarding Det Sgt. Makepeace in "The Burning (Part Two)" (S03E02) wields a MAC-10.
Mini Uzi
Several criminals throughout the series use Mini Uzi submachine guns.
Mini Uzi with stock folded - 9x19mm
One of jewelry stores robbers in "Wheelman" (S02E02) holds this gun.
Uzi
Members of theself-styled African Liberation Army terrorizing London in "Silver Dollar" (S02E01) use Uzi submachine guns.
IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm
Terrorists attack a petrol station owned by a large company.
Sa Vz. 61 Skorpion
Criminals the Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion throughout the series.
Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion - .32 ACP
Criminals fleeing on a motorcycle fired the Skorpion at the detectives in "Blind Eye" (S01E08).
An African terrorist fire a submachine gun in "Silver Dollar" (S02E01).
Leila (
Gaby Dellal) fires a Skorpion in "Blood Money" (S02E06).
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Arab terrorists, arms dealers, and Cortez men uses the Heckler & Koch MP5A3, a very fashionable weapon throughout 1980s media.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm
Arab terrorists in "Blood Money" (S02E06) wield MP5A3s.
Arms dealers dressed as soldiers in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05) run with SMGs in hand.
...and his men do as well in "The Cortez Connection" (S03E08).
Rifles
L85A1
in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05), arms dealer Jimmy (Mark Ryan) carries an L85A1.
L1A1
Arms dealers disguised as British Army soldiers are seen with the L1A1 in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05).
L1A1 SLR - 7.62x51mm NATO
Police snipers use scoped L1A1s in "Silver Dollar" (S02E01).
L1A1 SLR fitted with L2A2 SUIT 4x scope - 7.62x51mm NATO
Colt AR-15 Sporter-1
Drug dealers are armed with Colt AR-15 Sporter-1 rifles in "The Cortez Connection" (S03E08).
Colt AR-15 Sporter-1 (SP1) - 5.56x45mm
AKS-47
Cortez (Francisco Morales) fires an AKS-47 at the cops from the window of a van in "The Cortez Connection" (S03E08).
M1 Carbine with Scope
Modified M1 Carbines with scopes and folding stocks are used throughout the series.
Post-war M1 Carbine with Universal folding stock - .30 Carbine
Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) examines a scoped Carbine...
...and aims it in "Make Peace Not War" (S01E08).
Angie Hughes (
Catriona MacColl) aims her sniper rifle in "Hors De Combat" (S01E05).
Unidentified Bolt-Action Rifles
A sniper shoots an important witness with a bolt-action sporting rifle in "The Squeeze" (S01E02).
A police sniper fires at "Big Ben" Davis in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05).
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled shotgun
Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun while hunting in "Cry God for Harry" (S01E09).
Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge
Sawed-Off Double Barreled Shotgun
Criminals throughout the series use Sawed-Off Double Barreled Shotguns, a classic London underworld weapon.
Remington SPR220 Shotgun Exposed hammer Cowboy Action Gun - 12 Gauge
A robber with an ape mask carries a sawed-off on his back "The Squeeze" (S01E02).
Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge
Det. Sgt. Makepeace is held hostage by Levey (
Tony London) in "No Surrender" (S02E04).
A hitman (
Ray Charleson) carries a sawed-off in "The Hit" (S02E08).
Custom Ithaca 37
Keith Lymon (Nick Brimble) carries a custom Ithaca 37 with an SMG-style folding wire stock. It appears to be the same custom Ithaca 37 from The Professionals and Aliens.
Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" - 12 gauge.
Screen-used custom shorty Ithaca 37 shotgun from
Aliens around the time of filming (summer 1985), when the grip was still wrapped in tape.
In "The Bogeyman" (S2E10), Keith Lymon (
Nick Brimble) takes cover with the shotgun in hand.
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
Keith Lymon (Nick Brimble) later appears armed with a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun".
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge.
Nick returns in "Bird of Prey" (S03E06), this time on the side of the law.
Machine Guns
L7 Machine Gun
In "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05), "Big Ben" Davis (Clive Mantle) holds a L7 Machine Gun.
British L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
Hand genades
Mk 2 hand grenade
In "Hors De Combat" (S01E05), rival gangs use Mk 2 hand grenades during the gang war.
Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.
Schermuly Training Grenade
Criminals and terrorists Schermuly Training Grenades, which commonly stood in for real grenades in 1980s British television series.
Schermuly Training Grenade
Sgt. Makepeace (Glynis Barber) in "Wheelman" (S02E02) again saves the life of an underworld boss...
... when she throws back a grenade tossed by an assassin.
Lt. Dempsey (Michael Brandon) and Makepeace (Glynis Barber) are struggling with a man armed with a grenade in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05).
With the pin pulled, Dempsey holds the safety lever in place.
Other
M72 LAW
A gangster uses anM72 LAW during the gold heist in "The Burning (Part Two)" (S03E02).
RPG-7
in "Extreme Prejudice" (S03E05), "Big Ben" Davis (Clive Mantle) barricades himself inside his home and fires at the police with a RPG-7.
"Big Ben" Davis (
Clive Mantle) prepares to fire an RPG-7. In reality, firing an RPG-7 in a tightly enclosed space could be hazardous due to backblast.
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