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Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1997 - 2016
  • 32 episodes (5 series)

Comedy drama following a creator of magical illusions who finds his expertise suited to solving murders and mysteries. Stars Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin, Stuart Milligan, Julia Sawalha, Adrian Edmondson and more.

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Series 2 - Black Canary

The famous female illusionist, Marella Carney - The Black Canary - is found dead at her rambling mansion. For Jonathan, an encounter with both an old flame and the swashbuckling Detective Inspector Gideon Pryke adds even more spice to an already baffling enigma.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 24th December 1998
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
90 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alan Davies Jonathan Creek
Caroline Quentin Maddy Magellan
Stuart Milligan Adam Klaus
Guest cast
Hannah Gordon Marella Carney/Beryl Carney
Suzanna Hamilton Hannah
Francis Matthews Jerry Bellinitus
Murray Melvin Lionel Prekopp
Kate Isitt Charlotte
Vincent Wong Pan Due Lao
Simone Huber Elsa
Tomas Lukes Vagrant
Simon Roberts Paramedic
Rik Mayall D.I. Gideon Pryke
Dave Haskell Sergeant Richie
John Hales Burger Man
Corrinne Laidlaw Young Charlotte
Sanjeev Bhaskar Doctor
Nikki Jhutti Nurse
Writing team
David Renwick Writer
Production team
Sandy Johnson Director
Verity Lambert Producer

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