About this programme

The inexplicable death of a retired female illusionist, whose twin sister was killed during an on-stage powersaw stunt, has Maddy and Jonathan clutching at straws. Perhaps the dead woman's long-lost niece might be able to help the duo and suave DI Gideon Pryke piece together a reasonable explanation for the grisly murder. Christmas edition from 1998, starring Alan Davies and Caroline Quentin, with Rik Mayall and Hannah Gordon.

Cast and crew

Cast

Jonathan Creek: Alan Davies
Maddy Magellan: Caroline Quentin
Marella Carney: Hannah Gordon
DI Gideon Pryke: Rik Mayall
Hannah: Suzanna Hamilton
Jerry Bellinitus: Francis Matthews
Lionel Prekopp: Murray Melvin
Charlotte: Kate Isitt
Pan Duc Lao: Vincent Wong
Adam Klaus: Stuart Milligan
Elsa: Simone Huber
Sgt Richie: Dave Haskell
Vagrant: Tomas Lukes
Paramedic: Simon Roberts
Burger man: John Hales

Crew

Director: Sandy Johnson
Writer: David Renwick

Categories: Drama

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