Melissa
Series Overview
Acclaimed war journalist Guy Foster finds himself in the company of odd and sinister people after getting engaged to the mysterious Melissa McKensie. Soon, he'll become a suspect in a series of grisly murders and will have to solve them to clear his name.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
55 min per episode
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Mon, May 12, 1997
Alan BleasdaleLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part 5”
The police get through the evidence, the net closes in, and the killer is unmasked.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Anderson
Alan Bleasdale, Francis Durbridge
Richard Harvey
Dick Dodd
Colin Green
Keith Thompson, Alan Bleasdale
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Alan Bleasdale
Screenplay
Bill Anderson
Director
Keith Thompson
Producer
Taff Batley
Production Design
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Dick Dodd
Director of Photography
Colin Green
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Melissa about?
Acclaimed war journalist Guy Foster finds himself in the company of odd and sinister people after getting engaged to the mysterious Melissa McKensie. Soon, he'll become a suspect in a series of grisly murders and will have to solve them to clear his name.
How many seasons does Melissa have?
Melissa comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Melissa?
Key cast members in Melissa include Julie Walters, Tim Dutton, Adrian Dunbar, Christopher Ryan, Gary Cady.
Who created or directed Melissa?
Melissa was developed and directed by Bill Anderson.