Murder in Suburbia

Murder in Suburbia

Britain's smart, sassy detective duo.

Ended First aired 13/Mar/2004 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 12 episode(s)
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Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.
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Season 2 · Season 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 28/May/2005
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Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Mar/2004
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S1E6
Noisy Neighbours
Air date: 17/Apr/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
Summary

Neighbour from hell Bernard Lloyd is bludgeoned to death with a hammer so DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins pay a visit to Cherry Meadows, the cul-de-sac which was disturbed by his non-stop DIY. Suspects include Bernard's pill-popping wife Wendy bitter pensioner Reg Thornton and Chloe and Patrick Walters who felt the victim was ruining their chances of selling their home.

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Neighbour from hell Bernard Lloyd is bludgeoned to death with a hammer so DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins pay a visit to Cherry Meadows, the cul-de-sac which was disturbed by his non-stop DIY. Suspects include Bernard's pill-popping wife Wendy bitter pensioner Reg Thornton and Chloe and Patrick Walters who felt the victim was ruining their chances of selling their home.

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S1E5
A Good Deal of Attention
Air date: 10/Apr/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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Dowdy Helen McKee the secretary at Middleford Comprehensive, is the victim of a hit and run. DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins discover she had a big say in admissions to the popular school, so desperate parents could be responsible, or maybe it's headmaster John Stanton whose car is damaged.

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Dowdy Helen McKee the secretary at Middleford Comprehensive, is the victim of a hit and run. DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins discover she had a big say in admissions to the popular school, so desperate parents could be responsible, or maybe it's headmaster John Stanton whose car is damaged.

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S1E4
Sanctuary
Air date: 03/Apr/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate a crime of passion on millionaires' row. When Gideon Finch's charred remains are discovered in his burnt-out car the finger of suspicion points at his none-too-bothered wife Hannah. But life is never so simple. Aided by their dashing boss, they follow a trail of intrigue, jealousy and affairs.

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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate a crime of passion on millionaires' row. When Gideon Finch's charred remains are discovered in his burnt-out car the finger of suspicion points at his none-too-bothered wife Hannah. But life is never so simple. Aided by their dashing boss, they follow a trail of intrigue, jealousy and affairs.

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S1E3
Millionaire's Row
Air date: 27/Mar/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club – womaniser Charlie Egan – is found dead, in handcuffs, in the swimming pool on his raucous stag night. The old boys network interferes as DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins line up suspects including stripper Shelley Simon Weaver, Charlie's business partner and club manager Grace Bailey who was besotted with Charlie.

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One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club – womaniser Charlie Egan – is found dead, in handcuffs, in the swimming pool on his raucous stag night. The old boys network interferes as DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins line up suspects including stripper Shelley Simon Weaver, Charlie's business partner and club manager Grace Bailey who was besotted with Charlie.

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Stag Night
Air date: 20/Mar/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the stabbing of respectable charity shop worker Lyn Chichester soon after hosting a dinner party with her husband Nick. They discover the pair were involved in wife-swapping (including lesbian love) – and Lyn was the star attraction among the swingers.

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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the stabbing of respectable charity shop worker Lyn Chichester soon after hosting a dinner party with her husband Nick. They discover the pair were involved in wife-swapping (including lesbian love) – and Lyn was the star attraction among the swingers.

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Applejacks
Air date: 13/Mar/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 50 min
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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the mysterious death of affluent party girl Nikki Pengelly. Her distraught fiancé Ralph blames Nikki's besotted ex-husband Gavin but the investigation leads the detectives to the Applejacks dating agency, run by Redmond Appleby and his wife Maxine and a back-to-school disco. Then Ralph's bitter ex-girlfriend Hazel goes missing.

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DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the mysterious death of affluent party girl Nikki Pengelly. Her distraught fiancé Ralph blames Nikki's besotted ex-husband Gavin but the investigation leads the detectives to the Applejacks dating agency, run by Redmond Appleby and his wife Maxine and a back-to-school disco. Then Ralph's bitter ex-girlfriend Hazel goes missing.

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Caroline Catz
Caroline Catz
DI Kate Ashurst
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Lisa Faulkner
DS Emma Scribbins
Jeremy Sheffield
Jeremy Sheffield
DCI Sullivan
Lynsey Baxter
Lynsey Baxter
Mary Soukis
Danny Webb
Danny Webb
Gavin Webb
Edward Woodward
Edward Woodward
Reg
Phyllis Logan
Phyllis Logan
Wendy
Daniel Casey
Daniel Casey
Simon Weaver
Michelle Gomez
Michelle Gomez
Anita Green
Henry Goodman
Henry Goodman
Howard Goodman
Neil Stuke
Neil Stuke
Steve
James Fleet
James Fleet
John Stanton
Richard Hope
Richard Hope
Patrick
Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin Whitrow
Eric
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Chloe
Dermot Crowley
Dermot Crowley
Father Michael
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Ellie
Tom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
Doug Bannister

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David Innes Edwards
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Douglas Mackinnon
Douglas Mackinnon
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Edward Bennett
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Jonathan Fox Bassett
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Robert Bierman
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Roger Goldby
Roger Goldby
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Sharon Bloom
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Joy Spink
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Tim Whitby
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Andrew McCulloch
Andrew McCulloch
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Emma Frost
Writer
John Flanagan
John Flanagan
Writer

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