Armchair Detectives
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.
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Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. From the comfort of armchairs in the studio, they watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC Slater and scene of crime officer Simmons - make enquiries with the local residents. But in a show where everyone has a motive, it might prove harder to catch the culprit than you think. The Armchair Detectives are introduced to suspects, uncover vital clues and share their thoughts and theories as the story unfolds, before making their final accusation in a bid to win the golden magnifying glass trophy.
1. Watercolour Crime
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?
2. Patently Murder
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?
3. The Jury's Out
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?
4. Derby Day Death
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?
5. Deerly Departed
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?
6. Cops and Robbers
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.
7. The Uninvited Guest
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.
8. Finders Keepers
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?
9. Six Letters Beginning with M
In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.
10. The Pigeon
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?
11. School's Out for Murder
In today's story, many suspects emerge when a teacher is found dead after a fire drill.
12. The High Class Killer
Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a butler is found in the woods.
13. Driving Miss Mortcliff
Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A pageant winner meets her demise in a supposed accident.
14. Tell Tale Signs
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.
15. A Can of Worms
Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.
16. Appetite for Murder
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.
17. What Became of Miranda?
Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.
18. White Collar Crime
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.
19. Am Dram Damned
Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.
20. Mistletoe and Crime
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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