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Bulman is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on ITV1 on June 5, 1985. It has 2 seasons and 20 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 7 "Ministry of Accidents", aired on August 8, 1987.

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

20 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

1985 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 41 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. A Man of Conviction

    Finale

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

  2. E12

    12. A Moveable Feast

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

  3. E11

    11. I Met a Man Who Wasn't There

    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.

  4. E10

    10. A Cup for the Winner

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

  5. E9

    9. Born Into the Purple

    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.

  6. E8

    8. Another Part of the Jungle

    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.

  7. E7

    7. Sins of Omission

    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.

  8. E6

    6. One of Our Pigeons Is Missing

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

  9. E5

    5. The Name of the Game

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

  10. E4

    4. Death of a Hitman

    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.

  11. E3

    3. Pandora's Many Boxes

    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?

  12. E2

    2. The Daughter Was a Dancer

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

  13. E1

    1. Winds of Change

    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.

Series 2

1987 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 39 years ago

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  1. E7

    7. Ministry of Accidents

    Finale

    Top civil servant Julian Czinner needs help; the contents of his missing briefcase could prove useful to enemies of the state. Asked to step into the line of fire once again, Bulman and Lucy find themselves becoming pawns in a game where the stakes are high — and for Bulman, life will never be the same again.

  2. E6

    6. W.C. Fields Was Right

    Bulman's unexpected encounter with his ex-wife and her son prompts a reassessment of his life, while a stolen dog leads to the discovery of a murder plot. Add a visit by VAT man Mr Pollock, and Bulman and Lucy are in for an unwelcome surprise.

  3. E5

    5. Thin Ice

    What does Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Ragozhkin want with Bulman? And why does Dugdale seek Bulman's help on a 'security matter'? When Dugdale is found murdered, Bulman and Lucy's investigation unearths dirty work in British security — and Bulman is reluctantly drawn into a case in which the security of the country is at stake.

  4. E4

    4. Chicken of the Baskervilles

    Bulman goes undercover to investigate the disappearance of the butler and housekeeper from the country estate of Lord Kilmartin. While he takes on the identity of the butler, Lucy discovers that there's no death registration for the couple; Bulman takes to the skies to get to the bottom of the mystery.

  5. E3

    3. White Lies

    Bulman is honoured to receive an invitation by Commander Andrew Morrison, Head of C-13, to visit Scotland Yard. Lucy is less enthusiastic particularly when they are handed a 'delicate' mission that brings them face to face with the Irish Republican Army — and leads Bulman to pursue his own private war.

  6. E2

    2. Death by Misadventure

    Bulman is hired by newspaper proprietor Lord Jonathan Fairfax to investigate the death of ace crime reporter Desmond Geraldine, killed as he greeted racing correspondent Archie Ferris. The motive remains elusive — until Lucy discovers that Geraldine's girlfriend is also Fairfax's mistress, and Bulman finds a clue that Geraldine was onto a scam involving Ferris.

  7. E1

    1. Chinese Whispers

    To escape a contract placed on his life by old adversary Joe Revel, Bulman and Lucy have spent eighteen months in China. On their return to England, Revel makes several attempts on Bulman's life before he's forced to acknowledge that his target is no dummy. But can the same be said of Lucy?

Cast & crew

Created by Murray Smith

  • Dennis Blanch

    Dennis Blanch

    DS Derek Willis

  • Mark McManus

    Mark McManus

    DCS Jack Lambie

  • Jeremy Gagan

    DCI Faulkner

  • John Benfield

    John Benfield

    DI Holmes

  • Simon Molloy

    DS McKay

  • Valerie Lush

    Annie Richards

  • Gary Holton

    Gary Holton

    Bernard Scroop

  • Vincent Brimble

    Vic Crawford

  • Jeffrey Chiswick

    Dave Stone

  • Michael Feast

    Michael Feast

    Kevin

  • Will Tacey

    Will Tacey

    Police Constable

  • Louis Raynes

    Mortuary Assistant

  • Reginald Stewart

    Postman

  • Jeremy Piddock

    Man in Library

  • Kaleem Janjua

    Travel Shop Manager

  • Martin Oldfield

    Airport Official

Bulman FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Bulman?

Bulman has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 8, 1987.

When did the latest episode of Bulman come out?

The most recent episode of Bulman, Season 2 Episode 7 "Ministry of Accidents", aired on August 8, 1987.

How many seasons of Bulman are there?

Bulman has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

When did Bulman first air?

Bulman first aired on ITV1 on June 5, 1985.

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