Synopsis
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!
Episodes
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The Case of the MissingA traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.29m2
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.30m3
He Died a DeathBackstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.30m4
A Determined WomanScientist 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.30m5
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!30m6
Mrs Hat and Mrs RedMrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelgänger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.29m
The Case of the MissingA traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.29m2The 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.30m3He Died a DeathBackstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.30m4A Determined WomanScientist 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.30m5Murder 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!30m6Mrs Hat and Mrs RedMrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelgänger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.29mReviews & discussion
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