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!
A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
S01E02
The Girl from Ipanema
Nov 21, 199130 min
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 L…
S01E03
He Died a Death
Nov 28, 199130 min
Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
S01E04
A Determined Woman
Dec 5, 199130 min
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.
S01E05
Murder at Tea Time
Dec 12, 199130 min
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-present…
S01E06
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
Dec 19, 199129 min
Mrs 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…