Resort to Murder

151995•50m•7.0/10

MysteryCrimeDrama

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Post-grad Joshua Penny investigates the murder of his mother in Brighton, who was killed after witnessing another murder. He delves into the local underworld to find the real killer, as police suspect his father.

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Production

London Films Productions, BBC

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 27, 1995

Last Aired

August 24, 1995

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Tony McHale

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Part 1

Air date: 1995-07-27

Under the derelict West Pier at Brighton a young woman's body is found. Joshua Penny, a post-graduate student, returns home to track down the killer of his mother, a witness to the first murder. His only clue is a tattoo of a snake and dagger on the murderer's arm.

Part 2

Air date: 1995-08-03

Joshua's investigations into his mother's murder continue.

Part 3

Air date: 1995-08-10

While in search of his mother's murderer, Joshua Penny finds himself in the alternative world of Camden's Goth clubs. His father stands accused of the murder and time is getting short. Who is the mysterious tattooed man?

Part 4

Air date: 1995-08-17

A sinister ventriloquist, an unscrupulous fisherman and a philandering tutor are all implicated in Harriet Penny's murder, but the identity of the Tattooed Man has still not been revealed.

Part 5

Air date: 1995-08-24

As the number of suspects diminishes, Joshua and Lucy discover the identity of the Tattooed Man. But will they survive?