

Armchair Detectives
2017 · BBC One · 45 min · 1 season
S01E20 · Mistletoe and Crime
Sat, 16 Dec, 1:15 am
In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the owner of the Mortcliff Training Company is found dead after the office Christmas party.
About
There's been a murder. And we need you to solve it.
Susan Calman hosts as 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. But in a show where everyone has a motive it might prove harder to catch the culprit than you think.
Across each episode the Armchair Detectives will be introduced to suspects and uncover vital clues. They'll share their thoughts and theories as the story unfolds before making their final accusation in a bid to win the golden magnifying glass trophy.
Episodes
- E01
Watercolour Crime
Tue, 21 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E02
Patently Murder
Wed, 22 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E03
The Jury's Out
Thu, 23 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E04
Derby Day Death
Fri, 24 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E05
Deerly Departed
Sat, 25 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E06
Cops and Robbers
Tue, 28 Nov· 45 minSusan 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.
- E07
The Uninvited Guest
Wed, 29 Nov· 45 minIn 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.
- E08
Finders Keepers
Thu, 30 Nov· 45 minIn 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?
- E09
Six Letters Beginning with M
Fri, 1 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the death of a professor poses a true puzzle.
- E10
Pigeon Detectives
Sat, 2 Dec· 45 minIn 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?
- E11
School's Out for Murder
Tue, 5 Dec· 45 minSusan 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 realise that there are no shortage of suspects when the body of a teacher is discovered after a fire drill.
- E12
The High Class Killer
Wed, 6 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the body of the butler is found in the woods.
- E13
Driving Miss Mortcliff
Thu, 7 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to pinpoint the killer when a pageant winner meets her demise in what was supposed to look like a tragic accident.
- E14
Tell Tale Signs
Fri, 8 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the body of a librarian and writer is found in mysterious circumstances in a library. What had they been writing and who wanted to throw the book at them?
- E15
A Can of Worms
Sat, 9 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when a well-known artist meets his end in trendy east Mortcliff.
- E16
Appetite for Murder
Tue, 12 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the amateur detectives need to look beyond poor cuisine when a Chinese restaurant owner is rushed to hospital with suspected food poisining. Who was responsible - the brother, local businessmen, the wife, the sister-in-law or the cleaner of the restaurant?
- E17
What Became of Miranda?
Wed, 13 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the sleuths attempt to identify the killer when the local police delve into a 15-year-old cold case.
- E18
White Collar Crime
Thu, 14 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to identify the killer when the body of a priest is found in the church bell tower. Who will be praying for forgiveness?
- E19
Am Dram Damned
Fri, 15 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, a theatre director dies on stage but nobody saw the killer.
- E20
Mistletoe and Crime
Sat, 16 Dec· 45 minIn today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the owner of the Mortcliff Training Company is found dead after the office Christmas party.
Cast

Susan Calman
Presenter

Sarah Baxendale
SOCO Simmons

Stephen Billington
DI Knight

Roger Jean Nsengiyumva
DC Slater


















