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Caution - a dog gets murdered in this episode of Luther. And people are murdered too of course, but that goes without saying.

Discussions include Luther's questionable processes (#notallMETpolice), whether a woman who pouts is more fascinating that a woman who doesn't, and the impact that Danny DeVito's presence would have had over the whole affair. In fact, we discuss Danny DeVito more than anything else. BUT there is no mention of The Marlowe Murder Club. You're welcome.

At the time of recording Luther was available in the UK on BBC IPlayer, on Prime, Apple TV and the Roko channel in the US, and on Stan and Apple TV in Australia.

This episode contains descriptions of fictionalised violence, and is, of course, full of SPOILERS.

Our next episode is on Midsomer Murders, season 15, episode 6, "Schooled in Murder." It is currently available on ITVX in the UK, and Britbox elsewhere in the world.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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Ok, we didn't love this one, but we did find a reason to be optimistic. Was it the plot? The scripts? The acting? Shayne Ward's linen wardrobe? No. None of those. But even in the darkest of times, we found one thing to love. Have a listen to find out what it was.


At time of recording, The Good Ship Murder was available to watch in the UK on My5, in the US on Prime Video and Apple TV, and on SBS On Demand in Australia.

This episodes contains descriptions of fictionalised violence, and is, of course, full of SPOILERS.

Our next episode will be on "Luther" season one, episode one. This is currently available on BBC IPlayer in the UK, on Prime, Apple TV, and the Roko channel in the US, and on Stan and Apple TV in Australia.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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"Can it be? ...it's my own particular one and only four starred pussy. The super pussy of all old pussies..."*

IT'S MISS MARPLE!

And it's Jane Marple in midsomer land with a high body count and bonkers deaths. We LOVED this and quite frankly, we don't care if you didn't. It's even got Matt from Busted in it.

Apols for the cameos by Lex's dog (cat?) and a five year old boy. Summer hols, innit.

* Sir Henry Clithering in "A Murder is Announced", by Agatha Christie. First published by the Collins Crime Club in 1950. If you made that out to be more than it was, that's on you, not me.

This episode contains descriptions of fictionalised violence, and, of course, is full of SPOILERS.

Our next episode is on The Good Ship Murder, season one, episode two. My5 in the UK, Apple TV and Britbox elsewhere.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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Stop me if you've heard this: A detective from the Met Police gets transferred to a complelety different jurisdiction and has to join a team of quirky locals to solve a baffling murder. Nope, it's not Death in Paradise, it's not even McDonald and Dodds! Because we're in Turkey this time, for the Turkish Detective!

No cliche is left unturned in these opening episodes, but that doesn't mean we don't have hope for the future, so hang in there. If nothing else, listen to find out what Lex used to secrete in her bed as a teenager. Is it relevent to the plot? Maybe. Maybe not. You'd better download and find out...

At the time of recording "The Turkish Detective" was available on BBC Iplayer in the UK, and via a VPN in the rest of the world.

This podcast contains description of fictionalised violence, and, of course, is full of SPOILERS.

Our next podcast episode will be on "Agatha Christie's Marple", season six, episode two, "Greenshaw's Folly." ITVX for you Brits, Britbox in the US.

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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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"IT'S ALL RIGHT, IT'S OK, DOESN'T REALLY MATTER IF YOU'RE OLD AND GREY...!"

You're welcome, everyone.

It's New Tricks, and we have the OG team of Sandra, Jerry, Jack, and Brian. There's a lot of stomping around wearing macs, grumbling, and trying to get straight answers out of people. The late, great, Dennis Waterman sings the above theme tune, and gets slated for having the audacity to wear a half decent jacket.

Sorry this one is a bit late, we've been watching the Olympics.

Our next episode will be on "The Turkish Detective", episodes one and two, which is available on BBC Iplayer in the UK, but in the USA you might need a VPN. It is due to be released on Paramount later this year. Sorry!

At time of recording "New Tricks" was available in the UK on BBC Iplayer and Hulu and BritBox in the US.

This episode contains descriptions of fictionalised violence and is, of course, full of SPOILERS.

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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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In Professor T we have another psychology professor who helps the police solve crimes, but Jasper Tempest is no Cracker. Thankfully.

There are singing teapots, bubbles aplenty, and a badger. Or a fellow called Badger. We don't dwell too much on the crime in this one, but get slightly distracted with a subplot focusing on questionable dating etiquette (do you always need to attend a date in person, or can you send a sub?), our own personal remiscences about posters (they are things we pulled from magazines, and stuck to the wall - look it up, kids), and Lily reveals her deep seated support for Ollie Watkins in the days leading up to the Euros semi final.

Our next episode will be on "New Tricks", season seven, episode five, "Fashion Victim."

At the time of recording "Professor T" was available to watch in the UK on ITVX, and in the US on PBS or Prime video.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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In this episode we take the adage "if you don't laugh, you'll cry," to the absolute maximum. And friends, we manage not to cry.

It's 1993 and Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald has been, you've guessed it, hired as a consultant to the police. He traumatises everyone around him, which is weird considering he supposed to be such an amazing psychologist, but he is good at catching the bad guy, so that's ok.

And by the way, the name we couldn't get - Vicky McClure. So now you know.

Our next episode will be on "Professor T", season one, episode five, "Sophie Knows."

At the time of recording "Cracker" was available to watch on ITVX in the UK, and on Britbox in the US.

This episode contains descriptions of fictionalised violence, and is, of course, full of SPOILERS.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov

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It's 1973 and Sam Tyler is mad, in a coma, or back in time. There are HUGE lapels, clicky man heels, indoor smoking, and some alledged cattle rustling. We're not sure if we're supposed to fancy Gene Hunt, but we're not judging you if you do.

There's a lot of football in this one, but don't let that put you off. There's a lot to love about Sam, Gene, Annie, and the gang, and if nothing else, it's reignited our love for chicken in a basket.

At time of recording. Life on Mars is available to watch in the UK on BBC Iplayer and on Britbox in the US.

This podcast contains descriptions of fictionalised violence and, of course, is full of SPOILERS.

Original artwork by Mike Luckie
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Music: Mystery Box by V. Draganov