''Butterfly Collectors'' is a two part

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miniseries. It was broadcast between 19 April and 20 April 1999. A two-part psychological thriller about a disillusioned policeman who develops an unlikely friendship with two teenagers arrested for murder. ''Butterfly Collectors'' was written by

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, who has also written for many other television serials including '' Shameless'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. The drama stars British actor

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, who is supported by actress and comedian

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. In 2008, it was released on Region 1 DVD, on 4 September 2017, it was released by Strawberry Media on Region 2 DVD.Butterfly Collectors on Amazon.co.uk
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