Murder Island
Series Overview
Murder mystery with a twist - the investigators are members of the public, competing to find the killer and pocket themselves £50,000. The body of Charly Hendricks has been found at an old run-down property she was renting from the local pub landlord. It's up to four pairs of amateur sleuths to search the scene and unpick the clues, hoping to find a motive for the crime.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
45 min per episode
2021 – 2021
Premiered: 05/10/2021
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
The final two rookie detectives are closing in on Charly Hendricks' killer. If they can they get a confession or find hard evidence of the murder's identity, they'll walk away with the £50,000 reward.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Murder Island | Channel 4 Documentaries Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-06
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Richmond Kissi
Detective Rich
Sarah Mwaka
Detective Sarah
Hannah Donaldson
Charly Hendricks
Malcolm Cumming
Logan Corrie
Jenni Keenan-Green
Ishbel Corrie
Polly Frame
Jean Grant
Alan Francis
Freddie Forrester
Sandy Grierson
Hamish Gowdie
Dani Heron
Alicia Devere
Martin McCormick
Tony Slade
Diana Yekinni
Sonya Sisoulu
Jayne McKenna
Cordelia Jameson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Lob-Levyt, Ben Mann, Jamie Pickup, Ben Sheldon, Tom Cross, Kat Bannon, Rory Jackson
Kenny Inglis
Michael Timney
David Clews, Jonathan Smith, Ian Rankin, Craig Hunter, Melanie Darlaston
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Lob-Levyt
Director
Ben Mann
Director
Jamie Pickup
Director
Ben Sheldon
Director
Tom Cross
Director
Kat Bannon
Director
Ben Mann
Producer
Jamie Pickup
Producer
Nikkita Punia
Producer
Ben Sheldon
Producer
Jonathan Skuse
Producer
Kat Bannon
Producer
Tom Cross
Producer
Rory Jackson
Producer
Rory Jackson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Murder Island about?
Murder mystery with a twist - the investigators are members of the public, competing to find the killer and pocket themselves £50,000. The body of Charly Hendricks has been found at an old run-down property she was renting from the local pub landlord. It's up to four pairs of amateur sleuths to search the scene and unpick the clues, hoping to find a motive for the crime.
How many seasons does Murder Island have?
Murder Island comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Murder Island?
Key cast members in Murder Island include Richmond Kissi, Sarah Mwaka, Hannah Donaldson, Malcolm Cumming, Jenni Keenan-Green.
Who created or directed Murder Island?
Murder Island was developed and directed by Rachel Lob-Levyt, Ben Mann, Jamie Pickup, Ben Sheldon, Tom Cross, Kat Bannon, Rory Jackson.