Murder Most Horrid 1991
What is Murder Most Horrid?
Murder Most Horrid is a television series featuring comedienne Dawn French. The program presents a collection of dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 14, 1991
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Murder Most Horrid is a television series featuring comedienne Dawn French. The program presents a collection of dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers. Each installment of the series focuses on a different mystery, with the lead actress portraying a variety of distinct characters across the episodes. The narrative structure of the show centers on the recurring theme of homicide. In these stories, the characters played by Dawn French find themselves embroiled in criminal activity. The plot developments vary by episode, as the characters either take on the role of the perpetrator who commits the crime or become the victim who is killed. By exploring these different perspectives on murder, the series maintains a consistent focus on suspenseful and comedic storytelling throughout its run. The show relies on the versatility of its lead performer to navigate these disparate scenarios, ensuring that every episode offers a unique experience for the viewer while adhering to the established premise of the series.
Should you watch it?
“Dawn French stars in darkly comedic murder mysteries where she's always involved in the crime.”
- Dawn French's versatile comedic performance
- fresh take on murder mysteries
- self-contained episodes with variety
- may not appeal if you dislike dark humor
- plotlines can feel repetitive
you enjoy British dark comedy with a murder mystery twist.
Contains dark humor and murder themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Case of the Missing Nov 14, 1991
- E2 The Girl from Ipanema Nov 21, 1991
- E3 He Died a Death Nov 28, 1991
- E4 A Determined Woman Dec 5, 1991
- E5 Murder at Tea Time Dec 12, 1991
- E6 Mrs Hat and Mrs Red Dec 19, 1991
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Overkill Mar 3, 1994
- E2 Lady Luck Mar 10, 1994
- E3 A Severe Case of Death Mar 17, 1994
- E4 We All Hate Granny Mar 24, 1994
- E5 Mangez Merveillac Mar 31, 1994
- E6 Smashing Bird Apr 7, 1994
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Girl Friday May 10, 1996
- E2 A Life or Death Operation May 17, 1996
- E3 Dying Live May 24, 1996
- E4 The Body Politic May 31, 1996
- E5 Confess Jun 7, 1996
- E6 Dead on Time Jun 14, 1996
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Frozen Feb 19, 1999
- E2 Going Solo Feb 26, 1999
- E3 Whoopi Stone Mar 5, 1999
- E4 Confessions of a Murderer Mar 19, 1999
- E5 Elvis, Jesus and Zack Mar 26, 1999
- E6 Dinner at Tiffany's Apr 2, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Is this show a comedy or a drama?
It's a dark comedy with mystery elements.
Does Dawn French play the same character every episode?
No, she plays different characters in each episode.
Is the show episodic or serialized?
It's episodic, with each episode featuring a new story.
What role does Dawn French have in the murders?
She's either the perpetrator, victim, or central to the mystery.
Is the tone more comedic or serious?
It leans more toward comedic, with a satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach.