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The Thin Blue Line

TV series · 14 episodes · 1995

The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Ben Eltoncreator · writer · producer
  2. John Birkindirector
  3. Peter Bennett-Jonesexecutive producer
  4. Geoffrey Perkinsproducer

On screen

  1. Serena Evanslead actor
  2. Rudolph Walkerlead actor
  3. Mina Anwarlead actor
  4. James Dreyfuslead actor
  5. David Haiglead actor
  6. Rowan Atkinsonlead actor
  7. Joy Brooksupporting actor
  8. Kevin Allenlead actor
  9. Mark Addylead actor
  10. Lucy Robinsonguest actor
  11. Walter Sparrowguest actor
  12. Ben Eltonguest actor
  13. Bill Thomasguest actor
  14. Dawn McDanielguest actor
  15. Frank Boyceguest actor
  16. Gabrielle Bluntguest actor
  17. Laura Brattanguest actor
  18. Ruth Levineguest actor
  19. Edwina Dayguest actor
  20. George Raistrickguest actor
  21. Guy Normasguest actor
  22. Keeley Gaineyguest actor
  23. Kenneth MacDonaldguest actor
  24. Ruth Arnoldguest actor
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From the people who made The Thin Blue Line

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  1. Blackadder: Back & Forth1999 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Blackadder1983 · TV seriesExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Blackadder: The Cavalier Years1988 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  4. Maybe Baby2000 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  5. Mr. Bean1990 · TV seriesExceptional· 8 shared
  6. The Young Ones1982 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  7. All Is True2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Vicar of Dibley1994 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  9. The Boys Are Back2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Mr. Bean's Holiday2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Coupling2000 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  13. Much Ado About Nothing1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Coogan's Run1995 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  15. Father Ted1995 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Mr. Bean: The Animated SeriesRowan AtkinsonPeter Bennett-Jones2002 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  2. BeanRowan AtkinsonPeter Bennett-Jones1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Man vs BeeRowan Atkinson2022 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  4. Man vs BabyRowan Atkinson2025 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  5. PressureDavid Haig2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonKevin Allen2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. The Sarah Jane AdventuresMina AnwarAlexander Armstrong2007 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
  8. MaigretRowan Atkinson2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  9. A Bit of Fry & LaurieStephen FryRowan Atkinson1989 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  10. House of AnubisMina Anwar2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  11. The Witness for the ProsecutionDavid Haig2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  12. Johnny English RebornRowan Atkinson2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  13. Johnny English Strikes AgainRowan Atkinson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Johnny EnglishRowan Atkinson2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. The InfidelMina AnwarArchie Panjabi2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  16. Four Weddings and a FuneralRowan AtkinsonDavid Haig1994 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  17. Harry and Meghan: Escaping the PalaceJames Dreyfus2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Keeping MumRowan Atkinson2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. The Full MontyMark Addy1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Happy ValleyMina Anwar2014 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  21. EastEndersRudolph Walker1985 · TV seriesFaint· 7 shared
  22. AtlantisMark Addy2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  23. The OrderMark Addy2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The RigMark AddyOwen Teale2023 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  25. Two Weeks NoticeDavid Haig2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Florence Foster JenkinsDavid Haig2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. The Lost KingMark Addy2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Notting HillJames Dreyfus1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The Flintstones in Viva Rock VegasMark Addy2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Jack FrostMark Addy1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Pride and PrejudiceLucy RobinsonRupert Vansittart1995 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  32. SupernovaJames Dreyfus2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Great ExpectationsMark Addy2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  34. Red Nose Day ActuallyRowan Atkinson2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Hot Shots! Part DeuxRowan Atkinson1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The WitchesRowan Atkinson1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Bright Young ThingsStephen Fry2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Rise of the FootsoldierRicci HarnettNeil Maskell2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  39. Young Sherlock HolmesAlan CoxWalter Sparrow1985 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  40. CrackerDavid HaigCherith Mellor1993 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  41. Rat RaceRowan Atkinson2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Never Say Never AgainRowan Atkinson1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. The KindredJames Dreyfus2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. A Knight's TaleMark Addy2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Scooby-DooRowan Atkinson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. WonkaRowan Atkinson2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Penny DreadfulDavid Haig2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  48. Only Fools and HorsesKenneth MacDonald1981 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  49. The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceJames Dreyfus2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  50. The Worst WitchMina Anwar2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  51. BullNeil MaskellJay Simpson2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  52. Game of ThronesMark AddyBen Crompton2011 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  53. Downton AbbeyDavid HaigMark Addy2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  54. Brass EyeBill MoodyJean Ainslie1997 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  55. Barney's VersionMark Addy2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. 10 Rillington PlaceRudolph Walker1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  57. The Time MachineMark Addy2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Agatha Christie's MarpleDavid Haig2004 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  59. Kill ListNeil MaskellBen Crompton2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  60. The Thick of ItDavid Haig2005 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  61. BloodBen Crompton2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The Invisible GuardianColin McFarlane2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. I.D.Perry Fenwick1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Absolutely FabulousJames DreyfusKevin Allen1992 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  65. Dream HorseOwen TealeAlan David2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  66. The Colour of MagicBridget TurnerStephen Marcus2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  67. A Mighty HeartArchie Panjabi2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. Down to EarthMark Addy2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Jeeves and WoosterStephen Fry1990 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  70. Robin HoodMark Addy2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. TickledStephen Fry2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. House of the DragonJames Dreyfus2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  73. ClockwiseStephen Moore1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. King RalphRudolph Walker1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. The Football FactoryNeil Maskell2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)Stephen Fry2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. The Day TodayJean AinslieMark Chapman1994 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  78. Before I Go to SleepBen Crompton2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. It's All Gone Pete TongNeil Maskell2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Now and ThenWalter Sparrow1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Killing EveDavid Haig2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  82. The Secret GardenWalter Sparrow1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Ali G IndahouseRudolph Walker2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. The Lion KingRowan Atkinson1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. 28 Days LaterRicci Harnett2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Doc MartinJake Wood2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  87. V for VendettaStephen FryAmelda Brown2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  88. Around the World in 80 DaysMark Addy2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. The Curse of FrankensteinMelvyn Hayes1957 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. HijackNeil MaskellArchie Panjabi2023 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  91. ThunderpantsStephen Fry2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. WildeStephen FryJean Ainslie1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  93. Santa Claus: The MovieMelvyn Hayes1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. MirandaBohdan Poraj2009 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  95. Love ActuallyRowan AtkinsonBill Moody2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  96. Open WindowsNeil Maskell2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. QIStephen Fry2003 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  98. UtopiaNeil MaskellJay Simpson2013 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  99. TrainspottingKevin Allen1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. One Foot in the GraveWalter SparrowGabrielle Blunt1990 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  101. Missing LinkStephen Fry2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Peter's FriendsStephen Fry1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Jack the RipperRicci Harnett1988 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  104. Wuthering HeightsRobert Demeger1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. A Christmas CarolTrevor PeacockStephen Moore1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  106. BottomKevin Allen1991 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  107. RiverOwen Teale2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  108. The HitAlbie Woodington1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. Interview with a HitmanStephen Marcus2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. Whisky Galore!Gabrielle Blunt1949 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  111. Dr Terrible's House of HorribleAlexander ArmstrongJonathan Cake2001 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  112. Dune: ProphecyMark Addy2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  113. CleopatraOwen Teale1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  114. London to BrightonTim Matthews2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  115. DepartureArchie Panjabi2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  116. Band of BrothersTim Matthews2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  117. Richard IIIJames Dreyfus1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. OutpostJulian Rivett2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and DisappearedColin McFarlaneJay Simpson2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  120. Going PostalBen Crompton2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  121. Mansfield ParkSheila Gish1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983Mark AddyPaul Kynman2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  123. The TripBernard Gallagher2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. A Cock and Bull StoryPaul Kynman2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  125. HighlanderSheila Gish1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyStephen Moore1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Inspector Morse1987 · TV seriesFaint· 8 shared
  2. Midsomer Murders1997 · TV seriesFaint· 14 shared
  3. Doctor Who2005 · TV seriesFaint· 16 shared
  4. Foyle's War2002 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  5. Hustle2004 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  6. Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  7. Casualty1986 · TV seriesFaint· 17 shared

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