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Bulman

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★7.0 1985 – 1987 2 Seasons Murray Smith TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Winds of Change

Episode 01

Winds of Change

Jun 5, 1985 · 49 min

Bulman's fresh start is shadowed by murder, and the arrival of a new business partner and the daughter of an old colleague called Lucy McGinty won't let old habits die.

The Daughter Was a Dancer

Episode 02

The Daughter Was a Dancer

Jun 12, 1985 · 52 min

A trendy businessman needs a bodyguard, but Bulman is too late. His murder investigation leads to a pretty dancer.

Pandora's Many Boxes

Episode 03

Pandora's Many Boxes

Jun 19, 1985 · 50 min

High flyer Dylan Chadwick wants to know why he's failed security clearance for an executive post. Can he stand investigation to clear his name? And whatever happened to his wife?

Death of a Hitman

Episode 04

Death of a Hitman

Jun 26, 1985 · 49 min

An underground 'godmother' hires Bulman to learn the truth about her son's death. Dugdale is interested too — and Bulman is 'recruited' by the Russians.

The Name of the Game

Episode 05

The Name of the Game

Jul 3, 1985 · 50 min

A criminal's widow wants revenge on the policeman who killed him. Bulman joins forces with organised crime to prevent a war.

One of Our Pigeons Is Missing

Episode 06

One of Our Pigeons Is Missing

Jul 10, 1985 · 52 min

Bulman turns tramp to solve the murder of a old dosser friend who knew too much about pigeons passing secrets over the Iron Curtain.

Sins of Omission

Episode 07

Sins of Omission

Jul 17, 1985 · 51 min

A beautiful Russian assassin kills in London. Lucy disappears on a job with British intelligence. Bulman must find the link and a KGB ally in old friend Pushkin.

Another Part of the Jungle

Episode 08

Another Part of the Jungle

Jul 24, 1985 · 50 min

A church clock needs mending in a quiet Yorkshire village, but the vicar may not be as he seems. There is a ghost on the loose and a professional killer on the prowl.

Born Into the Purple

Episode 09

Born Into the Purple

Jul 31, 1985 · 50 min

A thief preys on an aristocratic family. Bulman and Lucy join the upper crust, where the latter finds a suitor and a new role as a singer.

A Cup for the Winner

Episode 10

A Cup for the Winner

Aug 7, 1985 · 50 min

An American diplomat wants to trace a family heirloom stolen in 1746. Finding it seems too good to be true.

I Met a Man Who Wasn't There

Episode 11

I Met a Man Who Wasn't There

Aug 14, 1985 · 52 min

When a deported villain returns from exile to settle an old debt, Bulman and Lucy slide into a seedy world of strippers and peep shows.

A Moveable Feast

Episode 12

A Moveable Feast

Aug 21, 1985 · 51 min

Bulman faces fatality from a plate of lamb. A young couple want to know who's sabotaging their takeaway food business.

A Man of Conviction

Episode 13

A Man of Conviction

Aug 28, 1985 · 51 min

Bulman goes undercover in prison to trap a gangland leader, but when his life is threatened, it's up to Lucy to save him.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

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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Cast

2 principal cast

Don Henderson

Don Henderson

George Bulman

Siobhan Redmond

Siobhan Redmond

Lucy McGinty

Where to watch Bulman

Bulman is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Murray Smith has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Bulman have?

Bulman has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is Bulman still on the air?

Bulman has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Bulman?

Bulman airs on ITV1.

When did Bulman first air?

Bulman first aired on June 5, 1985.

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