Murder Most Horrid

1991 - 1999

The Case of the Missing

14th November 1991

Episode 1

A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straight forward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.

The Girl from Ipanema

21st November 1991

Episode 2

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 Lydia by her husband and things start to take a turn for the better.

He Died a Death

28th November 1991

Episode 3

Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.

A Determined Woman

5th December 1991

Episode 4

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.

Murder at Tea Time

12th December 1991

Episode 5

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-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

19th December 1991

Episode 6

Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelganger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.

Top Cast

Comedy Drama Crime Mystery

A comedy that started in 1991 as a pilot, Murder Most Horrid stars Dawn French as various characters, as she embarks on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another she is involved with murder - either committing the crime herself or even getting bumped off herself!

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Dawn French

Various characters

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Jon Plowman

Producer

Peter Fincham

Producer

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