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Whitstable Pearl

Whitstable Pearl

TV-142021•48m•6.6/10
CrimeMystery

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6.6/10(40)

With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.

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Production

Buccaneer Media, Acorn Media Enterprises

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 24, 2021

Last Aired

November 25, 2024

Networks

Acorn TV

Created By

Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Free Waters
E1
The Free Waters
Air date: 2021-05-24
Restaurant owner Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play.
Random Acts
E2
Random Acts
Air date: 2021-05-24
Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent force-fed marmalade. When a woman hires Pearl to look into a large sum of cash left in her mailbox, Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor-but are they connected to the murder?
Civil War
E3
Civil War
Air date: 2021-05-31
When a recently retired DCI is shot dead during an English Civil War reenactment, Mike immediately suspects the victim’s wife, but she hires Pearl to find out if someone could be targeting her, too. Pearl and Mike plan a date, but a miscommunication puts them at odds.
Disappearance at Oare
E4
Disappearance at Oare
Air date: 2021-06-07
Pearl agrees to help a woman who received a note claiming her missing husband did not die from suicide. Pearl connects the case to a grief-counseling church group and a drowning years ago. As Christmas approaches, Mike sinks into a depression, despite taking on a new flat in Whitstable.
A Cup O' Kindness
E5
A Cup O' Kindness
Air date: 2021-06-14
When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father’s wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Was it an accident, or were they targeted? Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty in the days before New Year’s Eve.
The Man on the Blue Plaque
E6
The Man on the Blue Plaque
Air date: 2021-06-21
A 30-year-old skeleton washes up on the shore, and the victim has a very personal connection to Pearl; Pearl's budding romance with Mike is threatened when he identifies a suspect close to home.

Cast

Kerry Godliman

Kerry Godliman

Pearl Nolan

Howard Charles

Howard Charles

Mike McGuire

Sophia Del Pizzo

Sophia Del Pizzo

DS Nikki Martel

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Dolly Nolan

Isobelle Molloy

Isobelle Molloy

Ruby Williams

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