Who is the Best Ever TV or Film Detective?
Line of Duty star Craig Parkinson has an unusual pick for the Best Ever TV/Film Detective... who will he choose?
What are the characteristics of a great TV or film detective, and which character deserves the title of The Best Ever?
In Radio Times' new video and podcast series The Best Ever, guests from the worlds of TV, Film and Entertainment will be tackling some of pop culture's biggest conversation points.
From action movies to TV detectives, we'll be asking... which truly was the best ever?
In this latest episode, Craig Parkinson – star of Line of Duty and Grace – joins the Radio Times team to share his pick for the Best Ever TV/Film Detective... and his answer might surprise you!
Hosted by Morgan Jeffery (Executive Editor, RadioTimes.com), The Best Ever will see a different line-up of guests go head-to-head each week – expect strong opinions, fiery debate and big laughs as the panel compete to pick up the coveted Best Ever trophy.
This week, Craig also reveals his take on what qualifies a character as an on-screen detective (does Happy Valley's Catherine Cawood count?) and shares some honourable mentions that didn't quite make the cut – from 1980s icons to more modern anti-heroes.
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Join us again next Thursday (18th January) as we debate the Best Ever Bond movie, with The Fast Show star and 007 novelist Charlie Higson.
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Morgan Jeffery is the Digital Editor for Radio Times, overseeing all editorial output across the brand's digital platforms. He was previously TV Editor at Digital Spy and has featured as a TV expert on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky Atlantic.
