Murder Most Horrid

Murder Most Horrid

15199130m6.9/10
MysteryCrimeComedy

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6.9/10(15)

Comedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another, she is involved with murder — either committing the crime or even getting bumped off herself!

Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 14, 1991

Last Aired

April 2, 1999

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Paul Smith

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Case of the Missing
E1
The Case of the Missing
Air date: 1991-11-14
A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
The Girl from Ipanema
E2
The Girl from Ipanema
Air date: 1991-11-21
When housekeeper Maria arrives at the house of MP Howling and his wife Lydia, she doesn't quite find things the way she expected. But one day, Maria witnesses a violent attack on Lydia by her husband and things start to take a turn for the better.
He Died a Death
E3
He Died a Death
Air date: 1991-11-28
Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
A Determined Woman
E4
A Determined Woman
Air date: 1991-12-05
Scientist Rita Proops brings her equipment home to start working on the ultimate invention: the time machine. But this causes friction at home with disastrous results.
Murder at Tea Time
E5
Murder at Tea Time
Air date: 1991-12-12
Bunty is a successful children's television presenter, an expert in sticky-back plastic and a favourite with the young viewers of 'Write Away'. However, when her younger co-presenter is asked to pose for a wax modelling session at Madame Tussauds, jealousy arises off camera — and Bunty decides to put her young rival in his place!
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
E6
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
Air date: 1991-12-19
Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelgänger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.

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