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Armchair Detectives
2017 7.0 (4 votes) 1 Seasons
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Genres
Crime Drama
Networks
BBC One

Armchair Detectives

Overview

A gameshow in which three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime, from the comfort of the Armchairs in the studio. They'll watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC Slater and Scenes of Crime Officer Simmons - make enquiries with the local residents.

Top Cast

Susan Calman
Susan Calman

Herself - Presenter

Stephen Billington
Stephen Billington

DI Knight

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva

DC Slater

Sarah Baxendale
Sarah Baxendale

Simmons

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2017)

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.

20 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Watercolour Crime
2017-11-20

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 2: Patently Murder
2017-11-21

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 3: The Jury's Out
2017-11-22

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 4: Derby Day Death
2017-11-23

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 5: Deerly Departed
2017-11-24

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 6: Cops and Robbers
2017-11-27

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 7: The Uninvited Guest
2017-11-28

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 8: Finders Keepers
2017-11-29

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 9: Six Letters Beginning with M
2017-11-30

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 10: The Pigeon
2017-12-01

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?

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 11: School's Out for Murder
2017-12-04

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 12: The High Class Killer
2017-12-05

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 13: Driving Miss Mortcliff
2017-12-06

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 14: Tell Tale Signs
2017-12-07

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 15: A Can of Worms
2017-12-08

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 16: Appetite for Murder
2017-12-11

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 17: What Became of Miranda?
2017-12-12

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 18: White Collar Crime
2017-12-13

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.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 19: Am Dram Damned
2017-12-14

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

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 20: Mistletoe and Crime
2017-12-15

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.

Runtime: 44 min

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