Jonathan Creek

19885 seriesEntertainment / Detective
Available on
BBC One

`Jonathan Creek' is a comedy-drama written by award-winner David Renwick and stars Alan Davies as the protagonist. The story follows Jonathan Creek, an inventor of magic tricks, who uses his natural talents to also solve murder mysteries. With an ability to look past illusions and use deductive reasoning the magician's consultant is able to uncover the truth. Creek often enlists the help of an assistant to aid him in the investigation.

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Episode 1Danse Macabre

A famous horror writer is murdered but the killer vanishes into thin air. Can Maddy help?

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Episode 2Time Waits for Norman

A man who appears to defy the laws of time piques Jonathan's interest. Contains behaviour which could be imitated.

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Episode 3The Black Canary

Black Canary. Maddy and Creek investigate the apparently impossible death of a female illusionist. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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Episode 3The Scented Room

A million-pound painting is cut from its frame and stolen by an 'invisible' thief. Language may offend.

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Episode 4The Problem at Gallows Gate - Part 1

The Problem At Gallows Gate Part 1. Jonathan is called to help when a young girl is strangled by her seemingly dead boyfriend.

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Episode 5The Problem at Gallows Gate - Part 2

The Problem At Gallows Gate Part 2. Jonathan brings the case of the strangled young girl to a startling conclusion.

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Episode 6Mother Redcap

Jonathan is called when a High Court judge is found stabbed to death in his own bed. Some upsetting scenes.

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