Maigret

Maigret (1960-1963)

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Maigret was a British television series made by the BBC and which - following a pilot episode broadcast in 1959 - ran for 52 episodes from 1960 to 1963.

Based on the Maigret stories of Georges Simenon, the series starred Rupert Davies as the Sûreté detective Commissaire Jules Maigret, and featured Ewen Solon as Lucas, Helen Shingler as Madame Maigret and Neville Jason as Lapointe.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E13Maigret's Little JokeDec 24, 1963
S04E12Peter the LettDec 17, 1963
S04E11The Crime at Lock 14Dec 10, 1963
S04E10Another WorldDec 3, 1963
S04E09The Judge's HouseNov 26, 1963
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Maigret' first premiere on television?

'Maigret' premiered on February 2, 1960.

Who was the lead actor of 'Maigret' in 1960?

Rupert Davies played the lead role of Jules Maigret in 1960.

Who created the character of Jules Maigret?

Georges Simenon created the character of Jules Maigret.

What was the nationality of fictional detective Jules Maigret?

Jules Maigret was a fictional French detective.

In which city was most of the filming of 'Maigret' done?

Most of the filming for 'Maigret' was done in Budapest, Hungary.

Who played the character of Madame Maigret in the series?

Madame Maigret was played by Ewen Solon in the series.

Was 'Maigret' a drama or comedy series?

'Maigret' was the drama television series.

How many episodes were aired in the first season of 'Maigret'?

The first season of 'Maigret' had 6 episodes.

Was 'Maigret' dubbed in English for the international audience?

No, 'Maigret' was not dubbed in English for the international audience.

Who directed the majority of episodes in the series?

Charles Brabant directed the majority of episodes in the series.

Was 'Maigret' based on actual events?

No, 'Maigret' was not based on actual events; it was an adaptation of Georges Simenon's novels.

What was the on-screen relationship between Jules Maigret and Madame Maigret?

Jules Maigret had a close relationship with his wife Madame Maigret, who often provided him with key insights into his crime cases.

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