Murder Most Horrid (Series 1 & 2) - 2-DVD Set ( Murder Most Horrid - Series One and Two )

Murder Most Horrid (Series 1 & 2) - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Murder Most Horrid - Series One and Two
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
335 min + Extras

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1991 - 1994 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Bob Spiers
Dewi Humphreys

Written By:
Ian Hislop
Nick Newman

Actors:
Dawn French ..... Bunty Breslaw / ... (24 episodes, 1991-1999)
Paul Mark Elliott ..... Brian Hall / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1996)
Soo Drouet ..... Bus Conductress / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1994)
Henry Naylor ..... Eric / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1996)
Geoffrey McGivern ..... Guy / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1994)
Jim Carter ..... Frank Phillips / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1999)
Geraldine McNulty ..... Karen / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1999)
Kevin McNally ..... Inspector Turner / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
Jane Booker ..... Mrs. Bogleby / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
Harriet Thorpe ..... Friend / ... (2 episodes, 1991)
Kevin Allen ..... Driver / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1996)
Michael Sharvell-Martin ..... Judge / ... (2 episodes, 1991)
June Ellis ..... Mrs. Mellish / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
David Gooderson ..... Bert / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
Susie Fairfax ..... Friend / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
Mia Soteriou ..... Pianist / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
Philip Jackson ..... Patron / ... (2 episodes, 1994-1999)
Christopher Adamson ..... Mikey Perugiano / ... (2 episodes, 1994-1999)
Andy Greenhalgh ..... Anaesthestist / ... (2 episodes, 1996-1999)

Synopsis:

Multi award-winning actress and comedienne Dawn French stars in the unusually dark and twisted comedy series, 'Murder Most Horrid' in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode. The first and second series, co-written by some of the UK's best talent including Ian Hislop (Have I Got News For You) and Steven Moffat (Dr Who, Sherlock), guest stars a fantastic cast including Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Kathy Burke, Ray Winstone and many more... All 12 episodes from Series One and Two are now available in this two disc set for the very first time.

Season 1
The Case of the Missing S1, Ep1 Nov. 14, 1991
A local businessman is killed as part of a Masonic ritual in full view of a busload of commuters. Traffic policewoman Diane Softly gets the opportunity of a lifetime when the Chief Inspector arranges for her to investigate the crime. But not even the soothing sounds of Mantovanni can help when the witnesses, motive, and weapon disappear one by one.
The Girl from Ipanema S1, Ep2 Nov. 21, 1991
Maria, a Brazilian au pair, arrives in England to work for parliamentary candidate and multinational businessman Maurice Howling and his wife, Lydia, only to find the job is not as she expected. She can put up with the cooking, cleaning and even Maurice's sexual advances, but how much cholera, rain-forest destruction and pollution can a young girl take?
He Died a Death S1, Ep3 Nov. 28, 1991
An arrogant third rate actor is murdered while performing a play on the same day the local constabulary is in attendance.
A Determined Woman S1, Ep4 Dec. 5, 1991
Physicist Rita Proops is fired from her university job because her work (on a time machine) is too abstruse. She continues working at home, but ends up killing her none-too-bright husband in a fit of pique. After getting out of jail, it's up to her to perfect her time machine, go back in time, and stop the murder before it happens.
Murder at Tea Time S1, Ep5 Dec. 12, 1991
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red S1, Ep6 Dec. 19, 1991
One day, while Katie Hatcliffe ("Mrs Hat") is shopping, she sees her double, Sonya Redfern ("Mrs Red"). Intrigued, she follows Mrs Red home and discovers both Mrs Red's glamorous lifestyle and her plans to leave her husband. Mrs Hat takes Mrs Red's place and makes good use of the opportunity to live her dream life as the wife of a wealthy businessman. But. . . what will happen when the deception is discovered?
Season 2
Overkill S2, Ep1 Mar. 3, 1994
Lady Luck S2, Ep2 Mar. 10, 1994
A Severe Case of Death S2, Ep3 Mar. 17, 1994
We All Hate Granny S2, Ep4 Mar. 24, 1994
Mangez Merveillac S2, Ep5 Mar. 31, 1994
Smashing Bird S2, Ep6 Apr. 7, 1994

Murder Most Horrid is a BBC dark comedy anthology series starring comedian Dawn French.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 02 October, 2013.

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