Series
Murder Most Horrid
MysteryCrimeComedy
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!
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 6 epS2 · 6 epS3 · 6 epS4 · 6 ep
1The Case of the Missing14 Nov 1991 · 29mA traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
2The Girl from Ipanema21 Nov 1991 · 30mWhen 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.
3He Died a Death28 Nov 1991 · 30mBackstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
4A Determined Woman5 Dec 1991 · 30mScientist 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.
5Murder at Tea Time12 Dec 1991 · 30mBunty 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!
6Mrs Hat and Mrs Red19 Dec 1991 · 29mMrs 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.
Details
- Created by
- Paul Smith
- First aired
- 14 Nov 1991
- Last aired
- 2 Apr 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 24
- Votes
- 15 on TMDB
