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Mother Redcap

  • Episode aired Feb 28, 1998
  • TV-PG
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
452
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Brian Murphy in Jonathan Creek (1997)
ComedyCrimeDramaMystery

A judge at police protection is killed by a rapier blade to the heart after a brief struggle, but only his wife was in that room at the time.A judge at police protection is killed by a rapier blade to the heart after a brief struggle, but only his wife was in that room at the time.A judge at police protection is killed by a rapier blade to the heart after a brief struggle, but only his wife was in that room at the time.

  • Director
    • Keith Washington
  • Writer
    • David Renwick
  • Stars
    • Brian Murphy
    • Leonard Kavanagh
    • Georgine Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    452
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Keith Washington
    • Writer
      • David Renwick
    • Stars
      • Brian Murphy
      • Leonard Kavanagh
      • Georgine Anderson
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Brian Murphy
    Brian Murphy
    • Ken Speed
    Leonard Kavanagh
    • Judge Forrest Sweetland
    Georgine Anderson
    Georgine Anderson
    • Gwynneth Sweetland
    Nicola Walker
    Nicola Walker
    • WPC Fay Radnor
    Barbara Horne
    • Dr. Laura Climpson
    Caroline Quentin
    Caroline Quentin
    • Maddy Magellan
    Alan Davies
    Alan Davies
    • Jonathan Creek
    Marcus Gilbert
    Marcus Gilbert
    • Jason Tippet
    Jan Linnik
    • Burly Man
    David McKail
    • Clifford Jennings
    Scarlett O'Neal
    • Young Bag Lady
    Hilary Sesta
    • Bag Lady
    Mark C. Wong
    • Chinese Hitman
    • (as Mark C Wong)
    Bob Friend
    • Newsreader
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Hampton
    Mark Hampton
    • Triad Gangster
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Keith Washington
    • Writer
      • David Renwick
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    9davidn-11

    One of the best of Jonathan Creek

    This episode has it all.. intrigue, mystery and humour. Brilliantly written, executed and acted. Pure genius
    9Sleepin_Dragon

    Wonderful.

    Mother Redcap is one of the best. It's no wonder fans love this episode, it truly is Jonathan Creek at its absolute best. It's funny, intriguing, and wonderfully macabre, it's so intricate, but all hangs together so well.

    Nicola Walker does a terrific job, and deserves the praise, but I just love Brian Murphy here, he combines funny and tragic wonderfully well.

    There are clues to be had, unlike in many if the episodes, so you can work it out if you follow closely. The humour mostly comes from Marcus Gilbert, and his character's alternative way of living, I never got any he wasn't a more visible on screen actors he's great.

    Loved it, 9/10.
    7ygwerin1

    Accidental Death?

    This is a good episode mixing mystery, drama and comedy, in a thoroughly entertaining blend.

    It's always a delight to see Brian Murphy in absolutely everything, though I can't help expecting to see Mildred somewhere on the horizon.

    Maddy never seems to alter a jot she is so unbearably smug and self satisfied, that it gave me great satisfaction to see her so embarrassed.

    I can't help thinking that Johnathan is unduly sensitive in regards to an attractive police woman. After all some people thoroughly enjoy, good tongue action from their mate.
    8boxyfella

    A dark and complex mystery

    I never used to like this one too much, but having seen it again I realise it is really rather good. The humour involving Maddy and the nudist estate agent is hilarious. I have to say Brian Murphy is superb as the detective.

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    Drama
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    Mystery

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    • Trivia
      The Mother Redcap was a name of a nearby pub frequented by newspaper staff in the days of when Renwick was working in a provincial newspaper as journalist.
    • Goofs
      When Jonathan and Maddy are looking at the estate agent's details for the pub, the postcode changes between shots from "1 Leek Street, London N18" to "1 Leek Street, London E2".
    • Quotes

      Jason Tippet: As I aid on the phone, it's so macabre. I don't really know where to start.

      Maddy Magellan: The beginning.

    • Soundtracks
      Danse Macabre
      (1875)

      Composed by Camille Saint-Saëns

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9
      • 16:9 Enhanced

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