Series synopsis
Murder, They Hope is a British comedy mystery television series that premiered on U&Gold on May 8, 2021. It ended on October 26, 2022. It was created by Jason Cook. It stars Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Shobna Gulati and Sarah Hadland.
After their trip to Middlesbrough turned a little more explosive than they thought, Gemma and Terry finally decide to pack up the smouldering remains of their coach tour business and set out on a new adventure as fully-fledged private detectives.
Premise
After their trip to Middlesbrough turned a little more explosive than they thought, Gemma and Terry finally decide to pack up the smouldering remains of their coach tour business and set out on a new adventure as fully-fledged private detectives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Johnny Vegas as Terry
- Sian Gibson as Gemma
- Shobna Gulati as Vicky
- Sarah Hadland as Monica
Guest cast
- Kenneth Collard as Steve
- Paul David-Gough as Walter
- Janine Duvitski as Betty
- Nitin Ganatra as Carl
- James Lance as Clive
- Adrian Scarborough as Jacob
- Jason Barnett as Cappy
- David Broughton-Davies as Bernard
- Steve Edge as Simon
- Ethan Lawrence as Ray
- Sabrina Sandhu as Stacy
- Paul Whitehouse as Monty
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | November 11, 2017 | September 26, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 3 | May 8, 2021 | May 22, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 3 | October 24, 2022 | October 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Murder on the Blackpool Express A Blackpool coach driver and a tour guide get caught up in a deadly comedic conspiracy when bus passengers begin mysteriously dying one by one. |
November 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Death on the Tyne Draper's Tours are taking Mildred and her care home friends on an overnight ferry trip from North Shields to Amsterdam, where things will quickly turn turbulent as the passengers and crew begin to get bumped off one-by-one. Throughout it all, Terry is still desperate to pop the question to Gemma, even if the circumstances are less than romantic. |
December 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
Dial M for Middlesbrough Terry and Gemma are forced to take refuge in a sinister and dilapidated caravan park after their coach breaks down. During the unplanned stay, visitors and residents begin to be bumped off one by one under grizzly circumstances. |
December 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bunny Trap Gemma and Terry have given up their jobs and are now full time private investigators. They have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. |
May 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Evil Under the Bun A turf war between two bakers leads to food poisoning at an amateur dramatic society. |
May 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Dales of the Unexpected A twisted serial killer is on the loose and only Terry and Gemma's coach tour knowledge can help the police find the murderer. |
May 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can't See the Blood for the Trees On route to Gemma and Terry's wedding, Gemma diverts them to a mystery at a couples therapy retreat where death threats have been received. The unusual therapy practices put a strain on their relationship as the body count grows. |
October 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
A Midsummer Night's Scream Terry and Gemma finally arrive at the hotel 48 hours before their wedding to finalise their preparations and relax in the spa. The weekend soon takes a turn when they discover a dead wedding guest. |
October 25, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Unusual Suspects With Terry and Gemma's relationship on the rocks, Terry is forced to reconnect with his old friend Willy Watkins, leaving Gemma to investigate crimes solo - until Monica gets in on the act. Their hunt leads them to things in Terry's past. |
October 26, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Gold |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 8, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 26, 2022 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |