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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb12First Aired: 19771 Season

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle

Series Overview

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (often referred to simply as Murder Most English) is a seven-part British detective miniseries based on Colin Watson's Flaxborough novel series. While Martin Lisemore receives billing on all episodes, he died midway through filming, and was replaced by Bill Sellars, who refused credit. Flaxborough, near the sea, near the countryside, seems such a nice town, so quiet, so charming. But underneath its placid surface, all kinds of scandalous things go on.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1977 – 1977

Premiered: Sun, May 8, 1977

Created By
Colin Watson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jun 19, 1977

Season 1, Episode 7: “Coffin Scarcely Used: Part 2”

When a third member of the quintet of prominent citizens is murdered, Purbright uncovers the covert prostitution ring behind them.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ronald Wilson

Screenplay & Story

Colin Watson, Betty Willingale

Original Score & Music

Paul Lewis

Producers

Martin Lisemore, Bill Sellars

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Colin Watson

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Lisemore

Producer

Bill Sellars

Producer

Paul Lewis

Original Music Composer

Stanley Morris

Production Design

Ronald Wilson

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle

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What is Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle about?

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (often referred to simply as Murder Most English) is a seven-part British detective miniseries based on Colin Watson's Flaxborough novel series. While Martin Lisemore receives billing on all episodes, he died midway through filming, and was replaced by Bill Sellars, who refused credit. Flaxborough, near the sea, near the countryside, seems such a nice town, so quiet, so charming. But underneath its placid surface, all kinds of scandalous things go on.

How many seasons does Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle have?

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle?

Key cast members in Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle include Anton Rodgers, Christopher Timothy.

Who created or directed Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle?

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle was developed and directed by Ronald Wilson.