Best Wallander Podcasts (2025)

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Bradley Hall, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 35:47

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Grantchester Season 10. Actor Bradley Hall joined the Grantchester cast in Season Four, originally for just two episodes, as the young copper Larry Peters. Seven seasons later, Larry has emerged as a fan favorite and Grantchester staple. Today, Bradley makes his MASTERPIECE Studio debut and…

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Encore: Family — And FDR — Drew Kyle MacLachlan To MASTERPIECE 35:20

9d ago35:20

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. The chance to play legendary American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one big reason for Kyle MacLachlan to sign on to Atlantic Crossing. But it was the story of the young Norwegian Royal Family at the heart of the miniseries that made him commit to the role. MacLachlan explores Roose…

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Ep. 94 - THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES - "Jackal" 57:57

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It's summertime, which means Jessica is once again trying to turn Cluedunnit into a bike racing podcast. Which is probably better than Jacob trying to remember the risque French he learned in high school. We also stumble upon the most brilliant - or just luckiest - bit of Google SEO ever related to villa rentals in the south of France. Because who …

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Rishi Nair, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:26

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of Grantchester Season 10. For actor Rishi Nair, just like his character Alphy Kottaram, returning to Grantchester for another season feels like coming home. In this episode, Rishi explores questions of identity, friendship, and found family for Alphy, as he revisits a formative part of his p…

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Daisy Coulam, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 24:44

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of Grantchester Season 10. Head writer and executive producer Daisy Coulam joins the podcast this week to discuss relationship dynamics, balancing murder with morality, and how she continues to keep Grantchester fresh and captivating after 10 heartwarming seasons.…

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Ep. 93 - INSPECTOR MORSE - "Death Is Now My Neighbour" 59:38

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Is it weird that INSPECTOR MORSE'S show titles sound like a goth teenager wrote them while rebelling against their parents? "You use to be such a sweet boy, Johnny. Why are you running around listening to the Cure and wearing black eyeliner?" "Death is now my neighbour, Mum." "What have you got to be so sad about?" "The sins of the fathers." "Who a…

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Encore: Sofia Helin Shines As Crown Princess Martha Of Norway 29:11

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Norwegian Crown Princess Martha was born in Sweden, but Swedish actor Sofia Helin didn’t know her story until she signed on to play the quiet Royal in Atlantic Crossing. But after coming on board the miniseries, Helin helped shape the story of the little-known Princess, bringing a surprising …

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Encore: Screenwriter Alexander Eik Brings Forgotten WWII History To Life 33:46

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. For American viewers, the story of Norway’s Crown Princess Märtha is likely mostly unknown. But the Crown Princess’ World War II influence was a surprise even for Atlantic Crossing co-writer and director Alexander Eik, who spent almost seven years researching his miniseries. Eik explains how …

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Ep. 92 - THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE - "A Crime of Passion" 59:36

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Let's play a game called "Would you live there?" We name a place and you tell us whether you'd live there, even with significantly higher chances of being murdered. How about Cabot Cove? Midsomer County? A smelly houseboat on the edge of Chelsea? It's the thought of the smell rather than the murders that makes the houseboat unappealing -- but CHELS…

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Gill Hornby, Miss Austen | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:44

2M ago32:44

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Miss Austen. Writer Gill Hornby has been a fan of Jane Austen’s work since she first read Mansfield Park as a teenager. But it wasn’t until Gill moved to the village of Kintbury that she became surrounded by and interested in Jane’s life. In her novel, Miss Austen, Gill explores the deep bond between Jane…

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Ep. 91 - LUDWIG - Series 1, Episode 5 59:51

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If Elvis, Sherlock Holmes, and Will Shortz walked into a mystery -- well, we'd definitely watch that, just like we devoured LUDWIG! We paused viewing only long enough to record this episode and have a simmering feud over what, exactly, the criteria are for a locked-room mystery. Jacob's still not convinced Join us on the Cluedunnit Patreon (patreon…

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Encore: Gwyneth Hughes, Mr Bates vs The Post Office | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:53

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. For writer Gwyneth Hughes, Mr Bates vs The Post Office is the perfect culmination of her years of experience as a journalist, documentarian, and dramatist. This week, Gwyneth joins us to discuss how she adapted this true story for the screen, and the real-life impact of this drama series as t…

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Ep. 90 - SCOTT & BAILEY - "A Fatal Error" 58:21

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It's not a noir, but it's on the moor! We stay on our British, female detective stint and head up to Manchester for one of the great villains of all time. This is also halfway to a foodie episode, too. Jacob has some great ideas for restaurants looking to extend teh QR-code menu trend into a haute-cuisine direction and Jessica teaches us all about …

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Peter Kosminsky, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 33:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Director Peter Kosminsky worked closely with late author Hilary Mantel to bring the story of Thomas Cromwell’s rise and fall to the screen. Today, he shares his experience working with Hilary, filming on the same Hampton Court Palace flagstones where King Henry VIII on…

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Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 45:18

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Sir Mark Rylance earned multiple awards for his nuanced portrayal of Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall. He returns to the role in the sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and explores a more vulnerable side to Henry’s infamous fixer. Today, Mark…

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Peter Straughan, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 37:04

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Screenwriter, and newly minted Oscar winner, Peter Straughan is fascinated by stories of loyalty and betrayal. In Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell’s loyalty is under question. Today, Peter joins the podcast to discuss adapti…

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Ep. 89 - ROSEMARY & THYME - "Agua Cadaver" 59:58

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We leave our Kenneth Branagh interlude behind for some sun, sex, and silly gardening hacks you won't believe! Which we're sure is some kind of TikTok trend that we're absolutely going to ignore. Because there's plenty of affairs to keep track of in this episode, what with the old flames and cheating spouses -- and that's before we factor in some ri…

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Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:41

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Damian Lewis is well-known to MASTERPIECE viewers for his iconic roles in The Forsyte Saga and Wolf Hall. He joins the podcast to discuss the sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and reflects on playing one of the most notorious kings in E…

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Lilit Lesser, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 34:19

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Lilit Lesser is a familiar face to MASTERPIECE audiences, appearing in both Wolf Hall and Endeavour. Lilit joins us today to discuss playing Lady Mary in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and examine how the character balances faith with forti…

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Ep. 88 - WALLANDER - "An Event in Autumn" 59:58

4M ago59:58

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There's bleak, then there's Nordic Noir bleak ... And then there's Nordic Noir Bleak as personified by Kenneth Branagh -- which is technically darker than winter in Sweden. We checked! I'm not saying Wallander's ring tone is the sunniest piece of this show, but I will say it has fan pages! And after watching some episodes we're fans, too! We talk a…

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Kirsten Claiden-Yardley, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 20:02

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Historian and production researcher Kirsten Claiden-Yardley returns to the podcast to discuss the world of King Henry VIII and his court and distinguish fact from fiction in the first two episodes of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.…

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Lucy Worsley | MASTERPIECE Studio 35:43

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Historian and television presenter Lucy Worsley brings us back to the 16th century to discuss the history of Tudor England. We talk about Thomas Cromwell, King Henry VIII’s reign, and how his eldest child, Mary Tudor, earned the nickname Bloody Mary.By MASTERPIECE

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Encore: Wolf Hall, a Recap of Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 41:38

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. We’re pleased to bring you this special recap episode of Wolf Hall, the award-winning 2015 adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. This episode outlines major plot points, historical details, and character …

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Ep. 87 - A HAUNTING IN VENICE 1:08:02

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In this episode we are joined by mystery novelist Eloise Corvo! She regales us with stories about horrors on the hiking trail and explains how the original Scooby-Doo TV show is a lot like Agatha Christie -- and it's not because Ms. Christie liked Scooby snacks. She also dishes about her upcoming book OFF THE BEATEN PATH -- a brand new cozy mystery…

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Anna Madeley, All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 33:45

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for All Creatures Great and Small Season 5. Actor Anna Madeley’s endearing Audrey Hall takes pride in what she does, from keeping Skeldale House running smoothly, to volunteering as a blackout warden for Darrowby, helping to keep the town safe during the war. Anna discusses how her character managed to balanc…

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Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 5 Bonus | MASTERPIECE Studio 16:22

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Miss Scarlet creator Rachael New never shies away from a challenge. By Season 3 she was not only writing the show, but also made her directorial debut. This season Rachael challenged herself by stepping in front of the camera playing the stern headmistress Mary Agnes. R…

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Ep. 86 - HIGH POTENTIAL - "Croaked" 59:35

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The only thing -- the ONLY thing -- you need to know about this episode is that this is the one where Jessica admits to licking a banana slug (not a euphemism) at Girl Scout camp in order to get high! At one point we also thought that a lizard might turn into an extra from Jurassic Park, Jacob confesses why he cleans in the buff, and we're both con…

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Tom Durant-Pritchard, Miss Scarlet Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 30:27

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Actor Tom Durant-Pritchard joins the cast of Miss Scarlet this season as the hardworking and honest Inspector Alexander Blake. In this conversation, Tom takes us into the mind of Blake, and shares what might be behind his chilly exterior and how he grows to respect the …

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Felix Scott, Miss Scarlet Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:11

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Actor Felix Scott’s character, Patrick Nash, once ran London’s most successful private detective agency, but this season of Miss Scarlet he finds himself behind prison bars. In this episode, we talk with Felix about his character’s rise and fall, and how he has unexpect…

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Ep. 85 - WHITSTABLE PEARL - "A Cup of Kindness" 58:37

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I'm a fan of oysters. I'm a fan of beer. Would I be a fan of oyster beer? (Stout, to be specific...) Who knows! But I am a fan of this show -- despite Mr. Grumpy-guts roaming around the docks and beaches. Apparently he is part some kind of British archetype dating back to possibly before ... checks notes ... Wuthering Heights and Heathcliff? Cue th…

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Jeremy Swift, All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:12

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of All Creatures Great and Small Season 5. Actor Jeremy Swift is no stranger to MASTERPIECE productions, appearing in both Downton Abbey and The Durrells in Corfu. Today, he joins us to discuss playing his most recent MASTERPIECE character, the regimented and sentimental air raid warden Mr. Bosw…

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Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 5 Episode 1| MASTERPIECE Studio 31:03

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. For Miss Scarlet writer and creator Rachael New, Season 5 is one of change and vulnerability, but also exciting possibilities. In this conversation, we talk with Rachael about new beginnings for Eliza, her friends and colleagues, and Scotland Yard.…

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Ep. 84 - Matlock (2024) - "The Rabbit and the Hawk" 55:55

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What do CHINATOWN, THE MUSIC MAN, and FISK have in common? Absolutely nothing! But that doesn't stop Jacob from comparing them to MATLOCK, all in a desperate attempt to delay his guesses. Jessica makes a much better case for this episode to be a lot like THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY -- but loses points for her inability to whistle the theme song. …

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MASTERPIECE Studio’s 10-Year Anniversary | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:09

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MASTERPIECE Executive Producer Susanne Simpson joins us as we celebrate MASTERPIECE Studio’s 10-year anniversary. We talk about everything from the inception of the podcast, up to the present day, and peek into the future as we discuss some of the exciting MASTERPIECE titles in 2025 and beyond.By MASTERPIECE

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Ep. 83 - Harrow - "Sub Silentio" 59:19

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We've seen a lot of fake dead bodies -- like, a LOT -- but none of them have been as unsettling as the ones in HARROW! Truly, extra credit to all the artisans and makeup experts on this show. This show removes a stomach from a body and empties it out on camera. If it's true that everything in Australia can kill you, then this show sets out to demon…

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Wolf Hall, a Recap of Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 41:42

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. We’re pleased to bring you this special recap episode of Wolf Hall, the award-winning 2015 adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. This episode outlines major plot points, historical details, and character arcs, so if you’re not caught up on Wolf Hall yet, all si…

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Kirsten Claiden-Yardley, Wolf Hall | MASTERPIECE Studio 34:57

8M ago34:57

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. Production researcher Kirsten Claiden-Yardley is an Oxford educated historian, researcher, and author with a particular interest in 15th and 16th century British history. Today, Kirsten takes us behind the tapestry to discuss working on MASTERPIECE’s 2015 production Wolf Hall, and provides the …

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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates - "Family Values" 59:44

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It's fun to approach HETTY WAINTHROPP INVESTIGATES as the biography of the world's foremost MURDER, SHE WROTE cosplayer. An English pensioner decides she's not going to let Jessica Fletcher have all the fun, and opens her own investigation agency -- after recruiting a criminally young hobbit. OK, the metaphor breaks down, people. But we had a lot o…

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Samantha Bond, The Marlow Murder Club Episode 4 | MASTERPIECE Studio 16:13

8M ago16:13

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The Marlow Murder Club. Actor Samantha Bond joins the podcast once again to talk about the surprising ending of The Marlow Murder Club, and reflect on Judith Potts’ character arc from independent retired archaeologist to amateur detective alongside her new friends.…

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New Tricks - "17 Years of Nothing" 59:56

9M ago59:56

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How confident is this show? The pilot of this show introduces the main character as she shoots a dog. And not in an "Old Yeller" kinda way! This shows has an exposition dump about salami. This show lights a freezer like it's a portal to the Twilight Zone, has boars eating a human body, and names a pathologist after a medieval fox. My friends, this …

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Samantha Bond, The Marlow Murder Club Episode 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 24:38

9M ago24:38

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Marlow Murder Club. Actor Samantha Bond plays the inquisitive Judith Potts, who isn’t your average sleuth. When she isn’t writing her latest crossword or enjoying a travel sweet, retired archaeologist Judith can be found wild swimming in the Thames. Today, we talk with Samantha about play…

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BONUS, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 13:52

9M ago13:52

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders. Actor Pippa Bennett-Warner returns to the podcast in this special bonus episode to discuss that shocking reveal in the finale of Moonflower Murders.By MASTERPIECE

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Elementary - "The Game's Underfoot" 58:52

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Hey! We've got a Patreon now! Ever wanted to know what merchandise a show should have made? Or how Jessica learned to make smoke rings? Well all this plus early access to episodes and MORE can be yours! Join the fun over at https://www.patreon.com/c/CluedunnitPodcast. We've got a really trashy episode for you this week! The 20-teens version of Sher…

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Anthony Horowitz, Moonflower Murders Episode 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio 22:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders. Writer and creator Anthony Horowitz sits down with us again to wrap up his magnificently classic yet modern meta-mystery series, Moonflower Murders.By MASTERPIECE

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Mark Gatiss, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:38

9M ago29:38

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 5. Actor Mark Gatiss is a familiar face in the MASTERPIECE world. From Sherlock to Wolf Hall to Nolly, he always brings a unique charm to his characters and scripts. Today, we talk with Mark about playing timid film producer Oscar Berlin and prickly Frank Parris in Anthony Horow…

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Pippa Bennett-Warner, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 26:35

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 4. For actor Pippa Bennett-Warner, Madeline Cain is the perfect cozy murder mystery character. She’s delightful, respectful, and impeccably dressed. As detective Atticus Pünd’s efficient assistant, Madeline keeps things organized and anticipates her boss’s needs, but beneath thi…

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Dead Boy Detectives - "The Case of the Two Dead Dragons" 58:03

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After taking it away from Max, Netflix took Dead Boy Detectives to the max! They test the premise in simple ways (turning a crow into a heartsick teen), inventive (using a magic bag to hide from a demon from the depths of Hell) and macabre (I guarantee you have never seen sausage links used like this). And we finally get to do some legit bonkers gu…

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Anthony Horowitz, Moonflower Murders Episode 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:17

10M ago29:17

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 1. Having composed over 60 novels and countless screenplays, Anthony Horowitz is among today’s most prolific writers. We talk with Anthony about the sequel to MASTERPIECE’s Magpie Murders, his novel Moonflower Murders, and how he adapted this story for the screen. Anthony shares…

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Encore: Both Atticus Pünd And Tim McMullan Are In On The Same Big Secret 32:08

11M ago32:08

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Actor Tim McMullan had worked with author and screenwriter Anthony Horrowitz before, but never on a title as wild as the adaptation of his own Magpie Murders. As Atticus Pünd — a fictional detective who solves murders both real and imaginary — McMullan has great fun gently ribbing the classic…

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Encore: Lesley Manville Lights Up The Screen As Susan Ryeland 39:10

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Lesley Manville is in high demand lately for her excellent work on screen, so it seems only fitting that she come to the MASTERPIECE screen in the role of brilliant editor Susan Ryeland in the twisty mystery of Magpie Murders. Manville explores what drew her to the role, and where she stands …