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Armchair Detectives

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Series Overview

A gameshow in which three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime, from the comfort of the Armchairs in the studio. They'll watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC Slater and Scenes of Crime Officer Simmons - make enquiries with the local residents.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 20 Episodes

44 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Nov 20, 2017

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Season 1, Episode 20: “Mistletoe and Crime”

Three amateur sleuths solve a deadly crime in the fictional town of Mortcliff. The owner of a training company is found dead after the office Christmas party.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armchair Detectives

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What is Armchair Detectives about?

A gameshow in which three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime, from the comfort of the Armchairs in the studio. They'll watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC Slater and Scenes of Crime Officer Simmons - make enquiries with the local residents.

How many seasons does Armchair Detectives have?

Armchair Detectives comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Armchair Detectives?

Key cast members in Armchair Detectives include Susan Calman, Stephen Billington, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Sarah Baxendale.

Who created or directed Armchair Detectives?

Armchair Detectives was developed and directed by Not specified.