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South of the Border

1988 ★ 10.0 2 seasons 15 eps TV-MA

Drama

Crime

Female private detectives Pearl Parker and Finn Gallagher operate within the bustling multicultural communities of South London.

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South of the Border is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Susan Wilkins has 2 seasons and 15 total episodes, rated 10.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Last verified: October 25, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 15 total across 2 seasons

8 episodes19883 watched

Secretary Pearl Parker is tired of Fitz her boyfriend and boss cheating on her so she sets up surveillance to find evidence to catch him out. Without work, her driving instructor Dennis asks her to find his missing girlfriend Sheila. Together with her friend Finn, she starts to investigate

Pearl and Finn get their first case when lawyer Milly asks them to help Carol Jackson who is accused of stabbing her husband to death.

Pearl and Finn are put on a three month retainer by Milly's law firm Fraser-Millington. Mr Stiunayake's building is set on fire. Investigating, local councillor Paul Wilmot points them towards Walfrew Investments

Pearl and Finn come to the aid of Danny Taylor, who managed his daughters band Chaise L but who have now been signed by Tony Freasen. Danny is angry that his daughters alleged in the papers he mistreated them

John Foxton is a union leader involved in a mjor strike at a car plant. When he discovers funds have gone missing, he reaches out to Milly who puts Pearl and Finn on the case

Pearl and Finn are asked by Mr Cemel to retrieve his daughter's gold pendant which has been cheated off him. They steal it back but are forced to do a deal with the wife of the man who stole it in the first place

Pastor George has noticed that money is missing from the church accounts and fears his neice has stolen it. He asks Peael to make a discreet inquiry. Meanwhile, Finn is tasked with finding Milly's daughter's boyfriend; an AWOL soldier

Fitz is given the opportunity to produce a charity benefit record for acid rain by reclusive rock star Jenni Jerome. When the master tape is stolen, Pearl and Finn investigate and discover that the paranoid Jenni is convinced she is being followed by a man with a camera

Frequently asked

How many seasons does South of the Border have?

South of the Border has 2 seasons with 15 episodes in total.

Is South of the Border still on the air?

South of the Border has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs South of the Border?

South of the Border airs on BBC One.

When did South of the Border first air?

South of the Border first aired on October 25, 1988.

Cast

Buki Armstrong

Buki Armstrong

Pearl Parker

Rosie Rowell

Rosie Rowell

Finn Gallagher

Dinah Stabb

Francesca "Milly" Millington

Valentine Nonyela

Valentine Nonyela

Rufus Parker

Jimmi Harkishin

Jimmi Harkishin

Krishnan Vore

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