The Ballad of the Singing Detective
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film_series
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:based_on |
original screenplay by Dennis Potter
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Dennis_Potter
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the protagonist's hallucinations
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
Jeremy Paul
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| gptkbp:explores |
themes of identity
themes of memory themes of illness |
| gptkbp:features |
flashbacks
musical numbers |
| gptkbp:first_aired |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:follows |
a detective suffering from a skin disease
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
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| gptkbp:has |
critically acclaimed
multiple adaptations a cult following a significant cultural impact a soundtrack album a complex plot a strong critical reception a lasting legacy in television storytelling. a memorable opening sequence |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ballad of the Singing Detective
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
film noir
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| gptkbp:inspired |
subsequent television dramas
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic of British television
a landmark in television history a precursor to modern miniseries |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
the author's own experiences
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its unique storytelling style
its innovative use of narrative devices |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Dudley_Simpson
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
its innovative narrative structure
its exploration of the creative process its blending of fantasy and reality its use of music to enhance narrative |
| gptkbp:number_of_episodes |
gptkb:6
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| gptkbp:original_network |
gptkb:BBC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:BBC_One
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:David_Rose
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:England
the 1950s |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Michael_Gambon
gptkb:David_Tennant gptkb:Janet_Suzman |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Dennis_Potter
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Singing_Detective
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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