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.
Seasons
1. Watercolour Crime
Air Date: 2017-11-20
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
Air Date: 2017-11-21
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
Air Date: 2017-11-22
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
Air Date: 2017-11-23
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
Air Date: 2017-11-24
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
Air Date: 2017-11-27
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
Air Date: 2017-11-28
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
Air Date: 2017-11-29
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
Air Date: 2017-11-30
In today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.
10. The Pigeon
Air Date: 2017-12-01
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
Air Date: 2017-12-04
In today's story, many suspects emerge when a teacher is found dead after a fire drill.
12. The High Class Killer
Air Date: 2017-12-05
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
Air Date: 2017-12-06
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
Air Date: 2017-12-07
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
Air Date: 2017-12-08
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
Air Date: 2017-12-11
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?
Air Date: 2017-12-12
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
Air Date: 2017-12-13
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
Air Date: 2017-12-14
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
Air Date: 2017-12-15
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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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2017-11-20
Episodes
20 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Tiger Aspect