Armchair Detectives Season 1

Synopsis

Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. From the comfort of armchairs in the studio, they watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC Slater and scene of crime officer Simmons - make enquiries with the local residents. But in a show where everyone has a motive, it might prove harder to catch the culprit than you think. The Armchair Detectives are introduced to suspects, uncover vital clues and share their thoughts and theories as the story unfolds, before making their final accusation in a bid to win the golden magnifying glass trophy.

Main Cast

Susan Calman

Herself - Presenter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Stephen Billington

DI Knight

Age : N/A | Popularity : 16%

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva

DC Slater

Age : N/A | Popularity : 14%

Sarah Baxendale

Simmons

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Episodes

Episode 1

20 November 2017 - Watercolour Crime

In today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to pinpoint the killer when the body of a local artist is found in the harbour. Was it the admirer, the businessman, the gallery owner or the best friend?

Episode 2

21 November 2017 - Patently Murder

In today's story, the armchair detectives attempt to identify the killer when a successful inventor's body is found in his workshop. Has a friend, colleague or rival inventor committed the deadly crime?

Episode 3

22 November 2017 - The Jury's Out

In today's story, the armchair detectives realise someone is picking off the members of a jury, one by one. Is it the brother, the boyfriend or another juror?

Episode 4

23 November 2017 - Derby Day Death

In today's story, the armchair detectives seek the perpetrator when a lawn bowls player dies at the bowling green, but who had the means, motive and opportunity for the murder?

Episode 5

24 November 2017 - Deerly Departed

In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the body of a local ranger is found at Concido Woods and dodgy dealings start to emerge. Could the killer be a poacher or someone from the local butchers?

Episode 6

27 November 2017 - Cops and Robbers

Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. In today's story, the amateur detectives must decide if it was an inside job when the body of a member of a notorious criminal gang is found.

Episode 7

28 November 2017 - The Uninvited Guest

In today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the body of a mysterious guest is found at the Wistery Heights B&B.

Episode 8

29 November 2017 - Finders Keepers

In today's story, the armchair detectives must identify the killer among a number of suspects when the body of a local dairy farmer is found. Was it the environmentalist, detectorist, museum curator, neighbour or the local postman?

Episode 9

30 November 2017 - Six Letters Beginning with M

In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.

Episode 10

01 December 2017 - The Pigeon

In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the body of a local pigeon fancier is found, but who has the biggest motive to kill?

Episode 11

04 December 2017 - School's Out for Murder

In today's story, many suspects emerge when a teacher is found dead after a fire drill.

Episode 12

05 December 2017 - The High Class Killer

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a butler is found in the woods.

Episode 13

06 December 2017 - Driving Miss Mortcliff

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A pageant winner meets her demise in a supposed accident.

Episode 14

07 December 2017 - Tell Tale Signs

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a librarian and writer is found in a library.

Episode 15

08 December 2017 - A Can of Worms

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.

Episode 16

11 December 2017 - Appetite for Murder

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A Chinese restaurant owner is rushed to hospital with suspected food poisoning.

Episode 17

12 December 2017 - What Became of Miranda?

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.

Episode 18

13 December 2017 - White Collar Crime

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a priest is found in the church bell tower.

Episode 19

14 December 2017 - Am Dram Damned

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.

Episode 20

15 December 2017 - Mistletoe and Crime

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The owner of a training company is found dead after the office Christmas party.

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