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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!
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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!
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Episode 1
A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
Directed by Bob SpiersWritten by Ian Hislop, Nick NewmanGuest stars Dawn French, Bill Paterson, Timothy Spall, Peter Bland, Stephen Frost, Gary Love, Paul Mark Elliott, John Boswall
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.
Directed by Bob SpiersWritten by Terry Kyan, Paul SmithGuest stars Dawn French, Martin Jarvis, Jane Asher, James Cossins, Marsha Fitzalan, Christopher Good, Jacey Sallés, Andrew Dicks
Episode 3
Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
Directed by Bob SpiersWritten by Ian Hislop, Nick NewmanGuest stars Dawn French, Tony Slattery, Gwen Taylor, Kenneth Cranham, Kevin McNally, Stephen Moore, Harriet Thorpe, Robin Driscoll
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.
Directed by James HendrieWritten by James HendrieGuest stars Dawn French, Jim Broadbent, Caroline Blakiston, Kathy Burke, Soo Drouet, Michael Sharvell-Martin
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!
Directed by Bob SpiersWritten by Graham Alborough, Jez AlboroughGuest stars Dawn French, Dexter Fletcher, Ben Davis, Diane Bull, Jane Booker, David Harewood, David Gooderson, Andy Parsons
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Bob SpiersWritten by James Hendrie, Ian BrownGuest stars Dawn French, Kate McEnery, Jim Carter, Ricco Ross, Harriet Thorpe, Susie Fairfax, Matilda Thorpe, Francesca Brill
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
Bill PatersonChief Inspector
Timothy SpallPathologist
Peter BlandEditor
Stephen FrostSgt Dawkins
Gary LovePC Williams
Kate WilliamsWoman on Bus
David BarberBoy on Bus
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