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Armchair Detectives

Armchair Detectives

2017Returning Series1 Season20 Episodes7.0TMDB
BBC One

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.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Watercolour Crime

Nov 20, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 2: Patently Murder

Nov 21, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 3: The Jury's Out

Nov 22, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 4: Derby Day Death

Nov 23, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 5: Deerly Departed

Nov 24, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 6: Cops and Robbers

Nov 27, 2017 · 44m

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.

Episode 7: The Uninvited Guest

Nov 28, 2017 · 44m

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.

Episode 8: Finders Keepers

Nov 29, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 10: The Pigeon

Dec 1, 2017 · 44m

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?

Episode 12: The High Class Killer

Dec 5, 2017 · 44m

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The body of a butler is found in the woods.

Episode 13: Driving Miss Mortcliff

Dec 6, 2017 · 44m

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A pageant winner meets her demise in a supposed accident.

Episode 14: Tell Tale Signs

Dec 7, 2017 · 44m

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.

Episode 15: A Can of Worms

Dec 8, 2017 · 44m

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.

Episode 16: Appetite for Murder

Dec 11, 2017 · 44m

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.

Episode 17: What Became of Miranda?

Dec 12, 2017 · 44m

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.

Episode 18: White Collar Crime

Dec 13, 2017 · 44m

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.

Episode 19: Am Dram Damned

Dec 14, 2017 · 44m

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. A theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.

Episode 20: Mistletoe and Crime

Dec 15, 2017 · 44m

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.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Armchair Detectives Season 1 premiere?

Armchair Detectives Season 1 premiered on November 20, 2017.

How many episodes are in Armchair Detectives Season 1?

Armchair Detectives Season 1 has 20 episodes.

What is the first episode of Armchair Detectives Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Watercolour Crime". It aired on November 20, 2017.

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