About this season
Comedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another, she is involved with murder — either committing the crime or even getting bumped off herself!
Episodes (6)
1. The Case of the Missing
Aired 14 November 1991 • 29 min
A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straightforward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.
2. The Girl from Ipanema
Aired 21 November 1991 • 30 min
When housekeeper Maria arrives at the house of MP Howling and his wife Lydia, she doesn't quite find things the way she expected. But one day, Maria witnesses a violent attack on Lydia by her husband and things start to take a turn for the better.
3. He Died a Death
Aired 28 November 1991 • 30 min
Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.
4. A Determined Woman
Aired 5 December 1991 • 30 min
Scientist Rita Proops brings her equipment home to start working on the ultimate invention: the time machine. But this causes friction at home with disastrous results.
5. Murder at Tea Time
Aired 12 December 1991 • 30 min
Bunty is a successful children's television presenter, an expert in sticky-back plastic and a favourite with the young viewers of 'Write Away'. However, when her younger co-presenter is asked to pose for a wax modelling session at Madame Tussauds, jealousy arises off camera — and Bunty decides to put her young rival in his place!
6. Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
Aired 19 December 1991 • 29 min
Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelgänger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.