Murder Most HorridSeries 1

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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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6 Episodes

The Case of the Missing
E1
The Case of the MissingA local businessman is killed as part of a Masonic ritual in full view of a busload of commuters. Traffic policewoman Diane Softly gets the opportunity of a lifetime when the Chief Inspector arranges for her to investigate the crime. But not even the soothing sounds of Mantovanni can help when the witnesses, motive, and weapon disappear one by one.
The Girl from Ipanema
E2
The Girl from IpanemaWhen 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.
He Died a Death
E3
He Died a DeathBackstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
A Determined Woman
E4
A Determined WomanPhysicist Rita Proops is fired from her university job because her work (on a time machine) is too abstruse. She continues working at home, but ends up killing her none-too-bright husband in a fit of pique. After getting out of jail, it's up to her to perfect her time machine, go back in time, and stop the murder before it happens.
Murder at Tea Time
E5
Murder at Tea TimeBunty 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!
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
E6
Mrs Hat and Mrs RedOne day, while Katie Hatcliffe ("Mrs Hat") is shopping, she sees her double, Sonya Redfern ("Mrs Red"). Intrigued, she follows Mrs Red home and discovers both Mrs Red's glamorous lifestyle and her plans to leave her husband. Mrs Hat takes Mrs Red's place and makes good use of the opportunity to live her dream life as the wife of a wealthy businessman. But. . . what will happen when the deception is discovered?