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Title: A Seminal Landmark in Television History
Review: Though not for all tastes, this six-part BBC series represents an historic occasion when television rises above its creative abyss to produce a work of seminal artistry. Written by Dennis Potter, "The Singing Detective" (1986) is one of the most fascinating and innovative murder-mysteries ever developed. For 392 minutes, viewers are taken on a multi-layered journey through musical fantasy and harrowing reality. Directed with exceptional verve by Jon Amiel, the series is akin to a compelling book that you cannot put down. In the pivotal role of pulp-fiction writer Philip Marlow, Michael Gambon has a difficult and, at times, grotesque challenge that few performers would undertake. Gambon brilliantly makes the character his own - perhaps the veteran actor's finest 6 hours in any medium. Rarely has television displayed the vivid imagination that can be found in Potter's masterpiece.
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