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Directed by Céin McGillicuddy Original language(s) English Executive producer Ash Atalla Language English Networks BBC Three, BBC Two | 6/10 IMDb Country of origin United Kingdom No. of series 1 Genre Sitcom Number of series 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by Céin McGillicuddy
Andy Kinnear Starring Steen Raskopoulos
John Kearns Similar Dave Gorman: Modern L, Classic Car Rescue, Car SOS, Scot Squad, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top coppers the mini series teaser trailer
Top Coppers (released 19 August 2015) is a British Sitcom, directed by Céìn McGillicuddy, aired on BBC Three and BBC Two.
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Background
Top Coppers follow the adventures of cops John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos) and Mitch Rust (John Kearns) as they attempt to rid the fictional world of Justice City from its deranged criminal underworld. They both have red hair (ie copper coloured), giving a double meaning to the show's title.
The universe and its characters are derived from the conventions of American and British cop shows of the 70s and 80s, from Starsky & Hutch to The Professionals, but is set in no specific time or country.
Series 1 (2015)
The first series premiered on 19 August 2015 on BBC Three and ran for 6 episodes which aired on Wednesdays. The first series is currently being repeated on BBC Two on Sundays starting 4 October 2015.
Characters
Locations
Whilst the series is mainly shot in a studio there are some exterior shots and sequences filmed on location.
The exterior of Justice City Police Department is filmed at the main entrance to the Dagenham Civic Centre on Rainham Road North, Dagenham Essex, with the JCPD sign above the door digitally composited to replace the crest above the doorway and a city skyline composited behind the building.