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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 20 episodes
Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. From the comfort of armchairs in the studio, they watch the drama play out as Mortcliff's crack team of detectives - DI Knight, DC
S1 E1Watercolour Crime
Nov 20, 201744 min
In today's story, the armchair detectives sift through the evidence to pinpoint the killer when the body of a local artist is found in the harbour. Was it the admirer, the businessman, the gallery owner or the best friend?
S1 E2Patently Murder
Nov 21, 201744 min
In today's story, the armchair detectives attempt to identify the killer when a successful inventor's body is found in his workshop. Has a friend, colleague or rival inventor committed the deadly crime?
S1 E3The Jury's Out
Nov 22, 201744 min
In today's story, the armchair detectives realise someone is picking off the members of a jury, one by one. Is it the brother, the boyfriend or another juror?
S1 E4Derby Day Death
Nov 23, 201744 min
In today's story, the armchair detectives seek the perpetrator when a lawn bowls player dies at the bowling green, but who had the means, motive and opportunity for the murder?
S1 E5Deerly Departed
Nov 24, 201744 min
In today's story, the armchair detectives review the evidence when the body of a local ranger is found at Concido Woods and dodgy dealings start to emerge. Could the killer be a poacher or someone from the local butchers?
S1 E6Cops and Robbers
Nov 27, 201744 min
Susan Calman hosts as three amateur sleuths head to the fictional town of Mortcliff to solve a deadly crime. In today's story, the amateur detectives must decide if it was an inside job when the body of a member of a notorious criminal gang
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Armchair Detectives?
- Armchair Detectives is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Armchair Detectives are there?
- Armchair Detectives has 1 season and 20 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Armchair Detectives?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Armchair Detectives. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on December 15, 2017.
- Who stars in Armchair Detectives?
- Armchair Detectives stars Susan Calman, Stephen Billington, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Sarah Baxendale, Kal Sabir.
