Series

Armchair Detectives

2017 · 1 season · 20 episodes · Returning Series · BBC One

Crime, Drama

TMDB 7.0 · 4 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Watercolour Crime2017-11-2044m

    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?

  • S01E02Patently Murder2017-11-2144m

    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?

  • S01E03The Jury's Out2017-11-2244m

    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?

  • S01E04Derby Day Death2017-11-2344m

    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?

  • S01E05Deerly Departed2017-11-2444m

    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?

  • S01E06Cops and Robbers2017-11-2744m

    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.

  • S01E07The Uninvited Guest2017-11-2844m

    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.

  • S01E08Finders Keepers2017-11-2944m

    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?

  • S01E09Six Letters Beginning with M2017-11-3044m

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

  • S01E10The Pigeon2017-12-0144m

    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?

  • S01E11School's Out for Murder2017-12-0444m

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

  • S01E12The High Class Killer2017-12-0544m

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

  • S01E13Driving Miss Mortcliff2017-12-0644m

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

  • S01E14Tell Tale Signs2017-12-0744m

    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.

  • S01E15A Can of Worms2017-12-0844m

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

  • S01E16Appetite for Murder2017-12-1144m

    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.

  • S01E17What Became of Miranda?2017-12-1244m

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

  • S01E18White Collar Crime2017-12-1344m

    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.

  • S01E19Am Dram Damned2017-12-1444m

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

  • S01E20Mistletoe and Crime2017-12-1544m

    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.

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