Armchair Detectives
152017•44m•7.0/10
CrimeDrama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.0/10(4)
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.
Production
Tiger Aspect
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
November 20, 2017
Last Aired
December 15, 2017
Networks
BBC One
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Watercolour Crime
Air date: 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?
E2
Patently Murder
Air date: 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?
E3
The Jury's Out
Air date: 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?
E4
Derby Day Death
Air date: 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?
E5
Deerly Departed
Air date: 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?
E6
Cops and Robbers
Air date: 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.
E7
The Uninvited Guest
Air date: 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.
E8
Finders Keepers
Air date: 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?
E9
Six Letters Beginning with M
Air date: 2017-11-30
In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.
E10
The Pigeon
Air date: 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?
E11
School's Out for Murder
Air date: 2017-12-04
In today's story, many suspects emerge when a teacher is found dead after a fire drill.
E12
The High Class Killer
Air date: 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.
E13
Driving Miss Mortcliff
Air date: 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.
E14
Tell Tale Signs
Air date: 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.
E15
A Can of Worms
Air date: 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.
E16
Appetite for Murder
Air date: 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.
E17
What Became of Miranda?
Air date: 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.
E18
White Collar Crime
Air date: 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.
E19
Am Dram Damned
Air date: 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.
E20
Mistletoe and Crime
Air date: 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.
Cast
Susan Calman
Herself - Presenter
Stephen Billington
DI Knight
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva
DC Slater
Sarah Baxendale
Simmons
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