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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

Series Overview

Instead of spending her golden years lying down, the indomitable Hetty Wainthropp found her calling late in life. Combining common sense, her husband, and her pocketbook, this senior sleuth takes on all the cases the police deem too minor.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 27 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – 1998

Premiered: Wed, Jan 3, 1996

Created By
David CookDavid Cook
John Bowen

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Sep 4, 1998

Season 4, Episode 6: “For Love Nor Money”

Robert's brother Frank comes to stay, and brings Hetty the case of a missing Victorian school ma'am.

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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996 ITV & BBC1 TV Series) Trailer II

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-03

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Cook, John Bowen

Original Score & Music

Nigel Hess

Producers

Michael Wearing

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Wearing

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

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What is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates about?

Instead of spending her golden years lying down, the indomitable Hetty Wainthropp found her calling late in life. Combining common sense, her husband, and her pocketbook, this senior sleuth takes on all the cases the police deem too minor.

How many seasons does Hetty Wainthropp Investigates have?

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?

Key cast members in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates include Patricia Routledge, Dominic Monaghan, Derek Benfield, Suzanne Maddock.

Who created or directed Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates was developed and directed by David Cook, John Bowen.