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Murder Most Horrid: Season 1

Murder Most Horrid: The Complete Collection

5027182616688 (1991)

Murder Most Horrid

Murder Most Horrid: Season 1

BBC (1991)
DVD
TV Series | Comedy | Drama
UK | English | Color | 03:40

Started in 1991 as a pilot, Murder Most Horrid has become a classic Dawn French comedy. As various characters, Dawn French embarks on a different mystery every episode - but there not to be taken too seriously. In some way or another she is involved with murder - either commiting the crime herself or even getting bumped off herself! Four series of the show have been produced, and aired in 1991, 1994, 1996 and with the last airing in 1999. The series was made by TalkBack productions, and has won two 'British Comedy Awards' for 'Best Comedy Drama' and also 'Best Comedy Series'. BBC2 Broadcast History: ¢ Season 1 - 14th November to 19th December 1991 - BBC2, Thursdays, 9pm ¢ Season 2 - 3rd March to 7th April 1994 - BBC2, Thursdays, 9pm ¢ Season 3 - 10th May to 14th June 1996 - BBC2, Fridays 9pmM ¢ Season 4 - 19th February to 2nd April 1999 - BBC2, Fridays 9pm


Episodes View details

1 The Case of the Missing 30 min | Nov 14, 1991

A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straight forward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.

Director: Bob Spiers
Writer: Nick Newman, Ian Hislop
2 The Girl from Ipanema 30 min | Nov 21, 1991

When 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.

3 He Died a Death 30 min | Nov 28, 1991

Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.

4 Determined Woman 30 min | Dec 05, 1991

Scientist 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.

5 Murder at Tea Time 30 min | Dec 12, 1991

Bunty 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!

6 Mrs Hat and Mrs Red 30 min | Dec 19, 1991

Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelganger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.

Cast View all

Dawn French Bunty Breslaw
Harriet Thorpe Sarah Deveraux
Soo Drouet Porter
Geoffrey McGivern Guy
Michael Sharvell-Martin Judge
Jim Broadbent Selwyn Proops
Timothy Spall Pathologist
Kevin McNally Inspector Turner
Dexter Fletcher Colin
Jim Carter Roy Redfern
Togo Igawa Japanese Tourist
Kenneth Cranham Inspector Salford
Paul Bradley Sergeant
Ricco Ross Gary
David Harewood Jonathon
Bill Paterson Chief Inspector
Kathy Burke Helen
Ben Miller P.C. Watkins
Mia Soteriou Pianist
Martin Jarvis Maurice Howling
Caroline Blakiston Dr. Rachel Vine
Stephen Moore Basil Hampton
Brian McCardie Supermarket Assistant
John Boswall Judge
James Cossins Sir Hugh Lotterby

Edition details

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