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The Great Detective was inspired by the exploits of John Wilson Murray, Canada's first government-appointed detective, set in the latter part of the Victorian era. The leading character, Inspector Alistair Cameron, was a fictional counterpart of Murray. Inspector Cameron was ably assisted by his friend, forensic scientist Dr. Chisholm.
Sep 15, 2015 · "The Great Detective" is a Canadian series filmed from 1979 through 1982. It stars Douglas Campbell as Inspector Cameron. The Great Detective was based on th...
A historical crime mystery show set in late Victorian Ontario, featuring a Scottish detective and his assistant. The series ran for one season in 1979 and has 31 episodes with ratings, reviews and cast information on IMDb.
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- 1983
- Crime, Mystery
- 60
Season 1. Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay. Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler.
The Great Detective is a 1979 TV show based on the life of John Wilson Murray, Canada's first government-appointed detective. It follows Inspector Alistair Cameron and his team as they solve murders in Victorian Canada.
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- January 18, 1979
The Great Detective. Top-rated. Wed, Feb 7, 1979. S1.E4. Murder at Blenheim Swamp. While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on. 7.6/10. Rate. Top-rated.
Jul 6, 2022 · A Scottish policeman in the Victorian era moves to Toronto to care for his orphaned niece and ends up becoming Canada's first real detective. Based on the book Memoirs of a Great Detective by Canada's actual first detective, John Wilson Murray, who was appointed to Ontario's Department of Justice in l875. Show Details: Start date: Jan 1979.
