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Murder in Suburbia

  • 2004–2005
  • 2 seasons
  • Drama, Mystery

Britain's smart, sassy detective duo.

Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.

Episodes

6 episodes
  1. 1Witches

    47 minMay 28, 2005

    When a young woman is found stabbed to death in a church graveyard, Ash and Scribbs discover that she and her friends had been experimenting with witchcraft. As they investigate, they uncover secrets surrounding the group and must determine whether the murder had a supernatural connection—or a very human motive.

  2. 2Estate Agents

    47 minJun 4, 2005

    When an estate agent is found murdered in his office, Ash and Scribbs discover that his business dealings had made him plenty of enemies. As they investigate his colleagues, clients and personal life, they uncover a web of grudges and secrets that gives more than one person a motive for murder.

  3. 3The Wedding

    47 minJun 11, 2005

    When the father of a bride is found murdered on her wedding day, Ash and Scribbs discover that the celebrations have brought old tensions and family secrets to the surface. With no shortage of suspects among the wedding party, they must unravel the relationships behind the happy occasion to find the killer.

  4. 4Salsa

    47 minJun 18, 2005

    When a talented young salsa dancer falls to her death from a balcony, Ash and Scribbs suspect there may be more to the tragedy than meets the eye. Their investigation into the competitive world of salsa dancing uncovers jealousy, tangled relationships and secrets that could provide a motive for murder.

  5. 5Dogs

    47 minJun 25, 2005

    When the owner of a dog day-care centre is found murdered, Ash and Scribbs investigate a world of devoted pet owners, disgruntled clients and complicated relationships. As they dig into the victim’s life, they discover that more than one person may have had reason to want her dead.

  6. 6Golden Oldies

    48 minAug 15, 2005

    When a former 1950s singing star is found dead in his bathtub at a retirement home, Ash and Scribbs discover that old rivalries and long-held secrets may have followed him into his later years. As they investigate the residents and staff, they find that the past may hold the key to his murder.

Where to watch Murder in Suburbia

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Series cast

Caroline CatzDI Kate Ashurst12 episodes
Lisa FaulknerDS Emma Scribbins12 episodes
Jeremy SheffieldDCI Sullivan12 episodes
Glen DaviesGallimore6 episodes
Stuart NursePathologist5 episodes
Mickey AmbrosePolice Constable2 episodes
Lynsey BaxterMary Soukis1 episode
Danny WebbGavin Webb1 episode
Edward WoodwardReg1 episode
Phyllis LoganWendy1 episode
Daniel CaseySimon Weaver1 episode
Michelle GomezAnita Green1 episode
Henry GoodmanHoward Goodman1 episode
Neil StukeSteve1 episode
James FleetJohn Stanton1 episode
Richard HopePatrick1 episode
Benjamin WhitrowEric1 episode
Tracy-Ann ObermanChloe1 episode

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