Detective Series

[minuteman]

Can anyone remember a victorian detective series in the 1970's. The opening titles had the silhouette of a hansom cab. I think the actor's first name was hugh ...

[New Judge]

Maybe "Cribb"?

[minuteman]

Thanks but no. Ive just checked that on the imbd website. The lead man was a police detective- slightly built with glasses.

[Ethel]

All I can think of is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Jeremy Brett.

That showed a silhouette in the opening sequence.

[Sir Alec]

If it was the 70's, it couldn't be Jeremy Brett. Could it have been any of the Holmes stuff Peter Cushing did, but I don't remember him wearing glasses.

[minuteman]

Thanks for the replies but it wasnt Sherlock.
I know it wasnt either but the names Spender or Spindoe
are familiar
Help me out of my misery !

[minuteman]

Sorry meant to give two stars except my poor descriptions.
Maybe I shouldnt be allowed on AB !!

[Ethel]

Lord Peter Wimsey?

[kempie]

Still not quite a match with your description but mention of "Cribb" reminded me of its forerunner (sort of!) "Sergeant Cork"...

http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/sgtcork.htm

[tickledtrout]

Campion?

[New Judge]

"Campion" was a lot later - late '80s at a guess.

[mata hati]

Adam Adament ??