Storyline

Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.

First Aired

2004-03-13
Last Aired

2005-08-15
Creator

Nick Collins
Genre

Drama, Mystery, Crime
Seasons

2
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

english police

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Episode One

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the mysterious death of affluent party girl Nikki Pe...More

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the mysterious death of affluent party girl Nikki Pengelly. Her distraught fiancé Ralph blames Nikki's besotted ex-husband Gavin but the investigation leads the detectives to the Applejacks dating agency, run by Redmond Appleby and his wife Maxine and a back-to-school disco. Then Ralph's bitter ex-girlfriend Hazel goes missing.Less

50mins 2004-03-13

2. Episode Two

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the stabbing of respectable charity shop worker Lyn ...More

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the stabbing of respectable charity shop worker Lyn Chichester soon after hosting a dinner party with her husband Nick. They discover the pair were involved in wife-swapping (including lesbian love) – and Lyn was the star attraction among the swingers.Less

50mins 2004-03-20

3. Episode Three

One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club – womaniser Charlie Egan – is found dead, in handc...More

One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club – womaniser Charlie Egan – is found dead, in handcuffs, in the swimming pool on his raucous stag night. The old boys network interferes as DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins line up suspects including stripper Shelley Simon Weaver, Charlie's business partner and club manager Grace Bailey who was besotted with Charlie.Less

50mins 2004-03-27

4. Episode Four

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate a crime of passion on millionaires' row. When Gideon...More

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate a crime of passion on millionaires' row. When Gideon Finch's charred remains are discovered in his burnt-out car the finger of suspicion points at his none-too-bothered wife Hannah. But life is never so simple. Aided by their dashing boss, they follow a trail of intrigue, jealousy and affairs.Less

50mins 2004-04-03

5. A Good Deal of Attention

Dowdy Helen McKee the secretary at Middleford Comprehensive, is the victim of a hit and run. DI Kate A...More

Dowdy Helen McKee the secretary at Middleford Comprehensive, is the victim of a hit and run. DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins discover she had a big say in admissions to the popular school, so desperate parents could be responsible, or maybe it's headmaster John Stanton whose car is damaged.Less

50mins 2004-04-10

6. Episode Six

Neighbour from hell Bernard Lloyd is bludgeoned to death with a hammer so DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma ...More

Neighbour from hell Bernard Lloyd is bludgeoned to death with a hammer so DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins pay a visit to Cherry Meadows, the cul-de-sac which was disturbed by his non-stop DIY. Suspects include Bernard's pill-popping wife Wendy bitter pensioner Reg Thornton and Chloe and Patrick Walters who felt the victim was ruining their chances of selling their home.Less