Series synopsis
The Marlow Murder Club is a British mystery drama television series that premiered on U&Drama on March 6, 2024. It was created by Robert Thorogood. It stars Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew.
Retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts believes that a brutal murder has taken place in the sleepy town of Marlow; when the police refuse to believe her story, she kicks off a private investigation with two unlikely friends.
Premise
Retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts believes that a brutal murder has taken place in the sleepy town of Marlow; when the police refuse to believe her story, she kicks off a private investigation with two unlikely friends.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samantha Bond as Judith Potts
- Jo Martin as Suzie Harris
- Cara Horgan as Becks Starling
- Natalie Dew as DS Tanika Malik
- Mark Frost as Danny Curtis
- Tijan Sarr as DC Jason Kennedy
- Daniel Lapaine as Elliot Howard
- Mark Fleischmann as Giles Bishop
Supporting cast
- Rita Tushingham as Mrs Eddingham
Guest cast
- Steve Chusak as Daniel Bradley
- Emily Bevan as Rosanna Bailey
- Niall Costigan as Reverend Colin Starling
- Holli Dempsey as DC Alice Hackett
- Tom Fisher as Adam Warner
- Teagan Imani as Zeta Harris
- Ella Kenion as DCI Vicky Greenly
- Caroline Langrishe as Lady Bailey
- Mogali Masuku as Sarah Fitzherbert
- Robert Portal as Andrew Husselbee
- Ethan Quinn as Sam Starling
- Tom Stourton as Tristram Bailey
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | March 6, 2024 | March 7, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 19, 2025 | April 2, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 6 | March 17, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Marlow Murder Club (1) Judith Potts's peaceful evening in Marlow is shattered when she witnesses the murder of her neighbour. With the local police, led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik , reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation. |
March 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Marlow Murder Club (2) Judith, Becks and Suzie are officially brought in to help the police investigation. They uncover an important connection between the murders, but can they stop the killer before they strike again? |
March 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death Comes to Marlow (1) A wealthy baronet dies alone in his study the day before his wedding and Judith, Becks and Suzie find themselves at the centre of another mystery. |
March 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Death Comes to Marlow (2) As the suspects' alibis stack up, Judith, Becks and Suzie are pushed to their limits. Can they solve the murder before anyone else gets hurt? |
March 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Death on the Close (1) When a man with no ID and no connection to Marlow is found dead in the middle of a suburban road, Judith, Becks and Suzie delve into secrets between the residents. |
March 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Queen of Poisons (1) When the Mayor dies in the middle of a meeting, Judith, Becks and Suzie uncover lies, scandal and blackmail. |
March 18, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Queen of Poisons (2) As the suspects' secrets stack up, Judith, Becks and Suzie still can't find anyone with a motive to hurt the Mayor. |
March 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
Murder in the Dark (1) When a man is killed at her university reunion, Becks finds herself on the wrong side of an investigation. Was a friend responsible or did someone break in? |
March 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Drama |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | April 1, 2026 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | continue |