Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 1996
What is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?
"Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" is a television series that aired from 1996. The show revolves around the life of Hetty Wainthropp, a senior woman who found her calling later in life.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 3, 1996
- Last aired
- Sep 4, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
"Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" is a television series that aired from 1996. The show revolves around the life of Hetty Wainthropp, a senior woman who found her calling later in life. Instead of following the traditional path for her age group, Hetty has discovered a new purpose in life. She uses her common sense, her husband, and her financial resources to take on cases that the police consider too minor. This unique approach to problem-solving allows Hetty to navigate her community and help those in need. The series explores Hetty's character and her approach to investigation, showcasing her determination and resourcefulness.
Should you watch it?
“A retired woman finds a new purpose solving small-scale mysteries the police ignore.”
- features an unconventional lead
- focuses on relatable, small-scale mysteries
- cases may feel low-stakes to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven mysteries featuring an unlikely detective.
The series is rated TV-G and is suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Bearded Lady Jan 3, 1996
- E2 Eye Witness Jan 10, 1996
- E3 Fingers Jan 17, 1996
- E4 Widdershins Jan 24, 1996
- E5 A High Profile Jan 31, 1996
- E6 Safe as Houses Feb 7, 1996
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Poison Pen Nov 29, 1996
- E2 Lost Chords Dec 6, 1996
- E3 Runaways Dec 13, 1996
- E4 The Astral Plane Dec 20, 1996
- E5 A Rose by Any Other Name Jan 3, 1997
- E6 Woman of the Year Jan 10, 1997
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 All Stitched Up Nov 28, 1997
- E2 Daughter of the Regiment Dec 5, 1997
- E3 Serving the Community Dec 12, 1997
- E4 Fisticuffs Dec 19, 1997
- E5 Childsplay Jan 2, 1998
- E6 Pursuit by Proxy Jan 9, 1998
- E7 A Minor Operation Jan 16, 1998
- E8 Helping Hansi Jan 23, 1998
- E9 How Time Flies Jan 30, 1998
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Something to Treasure Jul 24, 1998
- E2 Family Values Jul 31, 1998
- E3 Digging for Dirt Aug 7, 1998
- E4 Mind Over Muscle Aug 14, 1998
- E5 Blood Relations Aug 21, 1998
- E6 For Love Nor Money Sep 4, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows a senior woman who begins a career as a private investigator.
What genre is this series?
It is classified as a drama and crime series.
Who assists the lead character?
She works alongside her husband.
What kind of cases does she investigate?
She takes on minor cases that the police department deems unimportant.
When was the show released?
The series premiered in 1996.