Series synopsis
Whitstable Pearl is a British crime mystery television series that premiered on Acorn TV on May 24, 2021. It was created by Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer. It stars Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Sophia Del Pizzo and Rohan Nedd.
With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.
Premise
With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kerry Godliman as Pearl Nolan
- Howard Charles as Mike McGuire
- Sophia Del Pizzo as DS Nikki Martel
- Rohan Nedd as Charlie Nolan
- Frances Barber as Dolly Nolan
- Isobelle Molloy as Ruby Williams
- Robert Webb as Tom Grant
Guest cast
- Cathy Tyson as Tina Rowe
- Catherine Bailey as Fi Marston
- Anton Valensi as Aaron Emperor
- Clea Martin as Emily Hurst
- Leah Brotherhead as Laurie
- Emily Head as Kat Bergman
- Georg Nikoloff as Arzeni Azarov
- Nicola Stephenson as Connie Rowe
- Michael Higgs as Frank Matheson
- Guy Burgess as Stroud
- Yazzmin Newell as Alice McGuire
- Tanya-Loretta Dee as Doctor
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | May 24, 2021 | June 21, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 28, 2022 | December 12, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 21, 2024 | November 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Script to Screen A look at producing season one of Whitstable Pearl |
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| 2 |
Behind the Scenes Featurette A look behind the scenes of season two of Whistable Pearl |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Free Waters Restaurant owner Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play. |
May 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Random Acts Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent force-fed marmalade. When a woman hires Pearl to look into a large sum of cash left in her mailbox, Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor-but are they connected to the murder? |
May 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Civil War When a recently retired DCI is shot dead during an English Civil War reenactment, Mike immediately suspects the victim’s wife, but she hires Pearl to find out if someone could be targeting her, too. Pearl and Mike plan a date, but a miscommunication puts them at odds. |
May 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Babylon While returning from visiting his young son, Kruz, in France, Whitstable local and former soldier Dan Tomlin crashes his car. When he wakes in the hospital, Dan learns that Kruz had been hiding in the trunk of his vehicle—and he"s now gone missing. With his ex-wife accusing him of kidnapping their son, Dan hires Pearl to track him down, and she teams up with Mike to find the missing boy. |
November 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Night Terrors Laid up at home with a broken ankle, Mike passes time by observing his neighbors in the complex across the way. After witnessing one man"s violent night terrors, Mike becomes convinced that his supposed episodes are part of a plot to murder his wife. When Mike"s police colleagues dismiss his concerns, he hires Pearl to do the legwork he can"t. |
November 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Offer After inheriting a beloved local pub from her mother, Molly Stratton puts it up for sale to the highest bidder, rather than selling it back to the community. She turns to Pearl for help to deal with the anonymous threats she's been receiving--including a dead seagull on her doorstep. When the pub is sold, the situation takes an even darker turn. |
December 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girl, Whitstable Beach After a young mother vanishes for seven years, she resurfaces on Whitstable Beach, leaving Pearl determined to uncover where she's been and her reasons for returning. |
October 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
Death, the Devil and the Fool A little girl goes missing at the Whitstable Psychic Fair and skeptical Pearl has to join forces with a psychic to help find her. |
October 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Oysters Kilpatrick Just as Pearl allows herself a luxury weekend away with Tom, a food critic drops dead in the Whitstable Pearl. Will she come home or stay with Tom? |
November 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Acorn TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 24, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |