Jonathan Creek

1988•5 series•Entertainment / Detective

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`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.

Episode 1The Coonskin Cap

Offbeat drama with the curly-haired comedian Alan Davies. Jonathan and new companion Carla investigate the murder of a policewoman inside a locked gym.

Episode 2Angel Hair

Alan Davies plays the lateral-thinking investigator. This time our hero meets a kidnapped girl whose shoulder-length hair has miraculously grown back, in 48 hours.

Episode 3Tailor's Dummy

Offbeat detective drama. Jonathan is hired to shed light on the mystery of how a man can transform himself into another person in front of a witness.

Episode 4The Seer of the Sands

Alan Davies is the magical mystery-solver, helped by Ab Fab's Julia Sawalha. The duo investigate the death of a ghost hunter. Ade Edmondson guest stars.

Episode 5The Chequered Box

'Young One' Ade Edmondson guest stars in the quirky mystery drama. Jonathan and Carla investigate the case of a respected police officer who may be a killer.

Episode 6Gorgons Wood

Another magical mystery tour with the mentally-gifted moptop. A priceless porcelain figure of a monk disappears from a museum, setting off a chain of tragedy.

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