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Murder Island

2021-10-05 · 45 min / episode · ★ 5.5

Mystery · Crime · Documentary

Murder mystery with a twist - the investigators are members of the public, competing to find the killer and pocket themselves £50,000. The body of Charly Hendricks has been found at an old run-down property she was renting from the local pub landlord. It's up to four pairs of amateur sleuths to search the scene and unpick the clues, hoping to find a motive for the crime.

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Creators
Jonathan Smith, Craig Hunter, Lucy Hazzard
Production companies
STV Studios, Channel 4 Television, Motion Content Group
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Richmond KissiDetective Rich
Sarah MwakaDetective Sarah
Hannah DonaldsonHannah DonaldsonCharly Hendricks
Malcolm CummingMalcolm CummingLogan Corrie
Jenni Keenan-GreenJenni Keenan-GreenIshbel Corrie
Polly FramePolly FrameJean Grant
Alan FrancisFreddie Forrester
Sandy GriersonHamish Gowdie
Dani HeronAlicia Devere
Martin McCormickTony Slade
Diana YekinniDiana YekinniSonya Sisoulu
Jayne McKennaJayne McKennaCordelia Jameson

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