Armchair Detectives

Armchair Detectives

2017
1 Season
7.0
CrimeDrama

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

Watercolour Crime
E1Nov 20, 201744m

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?

Patently Murder
E2Nov 21, 201744m

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?

The Jury's Out
E3Nov 22, 201744m

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?

Derby Day Death
E4Nov 23, 201744m

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?

Deerly Departed
E5Nov 24, 201744m

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?

Cops and Robbers
E6Nov 27, 201744m

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.

The Uninvited Guest
E7Nov 28, 201744m

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.

Finders Keepers
E8Nov 29, 201744m

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?

Six Letters Beginning with M
E9Nov 30, 201744m

Six Letters Beginning with M

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

The Pigeon
E10Dec 1, 201744m

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?

School's Out for Murder
E11Dec 4, 201744m

School's Out for Murder

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

The High Class Killer
E12Dec 5, 201744m

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.

Driving Miss Mortcliff
E13Dec 6, 201744m

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.

Tell Tale Signs
E14Dec 7, 201744m

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.

A Can of Worms
E15Dec 8, 201744m

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.

Appetite for Murder
E16Dec 11, 201744m

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.

What Became of Miranda?
E17Dec 12, 201744m

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.

White Collar Crime
E18Dec 13, 201744m

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.

Am Dram Damned
E19Dec 14, 201744m

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.

Mistletoe and Crime
E20Dec 15, 201744m

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.

Top Cast

Susan Calman

Susan Calman

Herself - Presenter

Stephen Billington

Stephen Billington

DI Knight

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva

DC Slater

Sarah Baxendale

Sarah Baxendale

Simmons