![Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/m/murder_they_hope_iconic.jpg)
Murder, They Hope
- TV comedy drama
- Gold
- 2021 - 2023
- 7 episodes (2 series)
Sian Gibson and Johnny Vegas star in more murder mysteries. Also features Sarah Hadland, Shobna Gulati, Lee Mack and Claire Skinner.
- Due to return in September 2024
![Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Credit: Shiny Button Productions Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Credit: Shiny Button Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/900x450/m/murder_they_hope_s2.jpg)
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2021 - 2023
- Channel
- Gold
- Episodes
- 7 (2 series)
- Stars
- Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Sarah Hadland, Shobna Gulati, Lee Mack and Claire Skinner
- Writers
- Jason Cook and Emily Fairweather
- Director
- Ed Bye
- Producers
- Mollie Freedman Berthoud, Andrew Harvey, Andy Brereton, Pete Thornton, Jason Cook, Sarah Asante, Carol Rodger, Anna Jurek and Helen Burt
- Companies
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. Given all their experience with solving cases (sort of), that mysteriously fall into their laps the duo are confident that it won't be long before they get the chance to put their skills to the test. Sadly, the cases don't come rolling in and the duo find themselves moving in with Gemma's sister Monica and praying business picks up soon.
The second series is focused around Terry and Gemma's approaching wedding, but first there are a few issues to sort out...
The forthcoming 2023 special sees the pair spending their first Christmas together as a married couple and are once again thrown into the middle of a murderous catastrophe. Another special will follow in 2024.
Catch-up
Additional details
- Part of
- Also known as
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- Apocalypse Slough (2024 special)
- Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery" (2023 special)
- Production
- Location
- Camera set-up
- Single camera
- Picture
- Colour
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Saturday 8th May 2021 at 9pm on Gold
- Most recent repeats
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- Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 9:45pm on BBC2 - Series 2, Episode 3
- Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 9:00pm on BBC2 - Series 2, Episode 2
- Thursday 16th May 2024 at 9:00pm on BBC2 - Series 2, Episode 1
Recording details
- The Hellfire Caves - Caves location (Link)