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Armchair Detectives

Crime, Mystery · 2017

Last aired: S1 E20, Mistletoe and Crime · 2017-12-15

There's been a murder. And we need you to solve it. Susan Calman hosts as 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. But in a show where everyone has a motive it might prove harder to catch the culprit than you think. Across each episode the Armchair Detectives will be introduced to suspects and uncover vital clues. They'll share their thoughts and theories as the story unfolds before making their final accusation in a bid to win the golden magnifying glass trophy.

Cast

Susan Calman Presenter

Sarah Baxendale SOCO Simmons

Stephen Billington DI Knight

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva DC Slater

Season 1

E1 Watercolour Crime 2017-11-20 · 45 min 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?

E2 Patently Murder 2017-11-21 · 45 min 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?

E3 The Jury's Out 2017-11-22 · 45 min 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?

E4 Derby Day Death 2017-11-23 · 45 min 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?

E5 Deerly Departed 2017-11-24 · 45 min 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?

E6 Cops and Robbers 2017-11-27 · 45 min 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.

E7 The Uninvited Guest 2017-11-28 · 45 min 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.

E8 Finders Keepers 2017-11-29 · 45 min 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?

E9 Six Letters Beginning with M 2017-11-30 · 45 min In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.

E10 Pigeon Detectives 2017-12-01 · 45 min 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?

E11 School's Out for Murder 2017-12-04 · 45 min 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 realise that there are no shortage of suspects when the body of a teacher is discovered after a fire drill.

E12 The High Class Killer 2017-12-05 · 45 min In today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the body of the butler is found in the woods.

E13 Driving Miss Mortcliff 2017-12-06 · 45 min In today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to pinpoint the killer when a pageant winner meets her demise in what was supposed to look like a tragic accident.

E14 Tell Tale Signs 2017-12-07 · 45 min In today's story, the body of a librarian and writer is found in mysterious circumstances in a library. What had they been writing and who wanted to throw the book at them?

E15 A Can of Worms 2017-12-08 · 45 min In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when a well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.

E16 Appetite for Murder 2017-12-11 · 45 min In today's story, the amateur detectives need to look beyond poor cuisine when a Chinese restaurant owner is rushed to hospital with suspected food poisining. Who was responsible - the brother, local businessmen, the wife, the sister-in-law or the cleaner of the restaurant?

E17 What Became of Miranda? 2017-12-12 · 45 min In today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.

E18 White Collar Crime 2017-12-13 · 45 min In today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to identify the killer when the body of a priest is found in the church bell tower. Who will be praying for forgiveness?

E19 Am Dram Damned 2017-12-14 · 45 min In today's story, a theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.

E20 Mistletoe and Crime 2017-12-15 · 45 min In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the owner of the Mortcliff Training Company is found dead after the office Christmas party.

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