Murder in Suburbia

Murder in Suburbia
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Starring	Caroline Catz Lisa Faulkner Jeremy Sheffield
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	12
Production
Production location(s)	Northwood, London
Running time	50 minutes
Release
Original network	ITV
Picture format	576i (SDTV)
Original release	13 March 2004 – 2 July 2005
External links
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Murder in Suburbia is a British detective drama that ran on the ITV network for two series in 2004 and 2005. It stars Caroline Catz, Lisa Faulkner and Jeremy Sheffield. The series focuses on various murders in the fictional suburban English town of Middleford. Filming took place in Northwood and other locations in Northwest London. The crimes are solved by two female police detectives, DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins, nicknamed "Ash and Scribbs", which is what the series is titled in Japan). Both series have both been released on DVD.

Characters

Actor	Character	Rank	Position	Assignment	Series
					1	2
Caroline Catz	Kate "Ash" Ashurst	Detective Inspector (D.I.)	Senior Investigating Officer	Murder Investigation Team	Main
Lisa Faulkner	Emma "Scribbs" Scribbins	Detective Sergeant (D.S.)	Investigating Officer	Murder Investigation Team	Main
Jeremy Sheffield	Sullivan	Detective Chief Inspector (D.C.I.)	Supervising Officer	Murder Investigation Team	Main
Stuart Nurse	Weatherhall	Chief Medical Examiner		Forensics	Also Starring
Glen Davies	Gallimore	Police Constable (P.C.)	Investigating Officer	Patrol		Also Starring

Episode list

Series 1 (2004)

#	Title	Director	Writer	Guest starring	Airdate
1	"Applejacks"	Edward Bennett	Nick Collins	Danny Webb	13 March 2004 (2004-03-13)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of party girl Nikki Pengelly, who is found stabbed to death by her former husband. When it is discovered that she was regular entertainment at a private gentleman's club, motives begin to come to light.
2	"Stag Night"	Edward Bennett	Michael Aitkens	Jonathan Slinger and Philip Jackson	20 March 2004 (2004-03-20)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of Charlie Egan, who was found dead in a swimming pool on his stag night. Having been found handcuffed with his hand's behind his back, his fiancé's father, the local mayor, soon becomes prime suspect.
3	"Millionaire's Row"	David Innes Edwards	Nick Collins	Rebecca Lacey, Jo-Anne Knowles, Lysette Anthony, Lee Williams and Alex Avery	27 March 2004 (2004-03-27)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of Gideon Finch, who was found burnt to death in his car. Having reportedly been having an affair with his neighbor, it soon transpires that his wife was having an affair with his brother, who has no alibi.
4	"Sanctuary"	David Innes Edwards	John Flanagan, Andy McCulloch	Mark Powley, Sue Holderness, Philip Martin Brown, Tim Bentinck and Caroline Harker	3 April 2004 (2004-04-03)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the stabbing of respectable charity shop worker Lyn Chichester, who was working for a charity who raised money for animal sanctuaries in Africa. But tracing the money to its rightful owners proves slightly tricky.
5	"A Good Deal of Attention"	Douglas MacKinnon	Michael Aitkens	Gwyneth Strong, Beth Goddard, James Fleet, Russell Boulter and Clive Wedderburn	10 April 2004 (2004-04-10)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of Helen McKee, who was the victim of a hit and run incident. A popular member of staff at a local comprehensive school, it is soon discovered she was having an affair with parents of potential new students.
6	"Noisy Neighbours"	Douglas MacKinnon	Nick Collins	Richard Hope, Phyllis Logan, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Edward Woodward	17 April 2004 (2004-04-17)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of Bernard Lloyd, who has been bashed to death with a hammer. Having a reputation for being a noisy neighbor soon proves to be the key to the motive for murder, with house sale issues top of the list.

Series 2 (2005)

#	Title	Director	Writer	Guest actors	UK airdate
1	"Witches"	Jonathan Fox Bassett	Nick Collins	Dermot Crowley, Clare Higgins and Edward MacLiam	28 May 2005 (2005-05-28)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate the murder of a teenager who is found stabbed to death in a graveyard. The case soon turns out to more than unusual as it appears the motive may be linked to witchcraft. Meanwhile, with Sullivan on holiday, Ash and Scribbs are forced to deal with a new boss - DCI Whittle - who's pedantic and couldn't care less attitudes begin to get on their nerves.
2	"Estate Agent"	Roger Goldby	Emma Frost	Michelle Gomez, Ewen MacIntosh and Duncan Preston	4 June 2005 (2005-06-04)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate when a well-hated estate agent Phil Jakes is found beaten to death in his office. A board which was initially believed to list Jakes' clients turns out to be a list of the women he has slept with, which soon unravels a possible motive for murder. However, in a massive twist in the case, someone who is believed to be long dead turns up - very much alive.
3	"The Wedding"	Roger Goldby	Nick Collins	Lynda Bellingham, Felicity Dean and Henry Goodman	11 June 2005 (2005-06-11)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate when the father of the bride is electrocuted in a pond during the reception party. A scattered crime scene and very few corresponding statements prove troublesome, but a marriage certificate found in the records archive soon throws up an unexpected motive. Meanwhile, Sullivan has his eye on a pretty blonde - and her top-of-the-range sports car.
4	"Salsa"	Jonathan Fox Bassett	Scott Cherry	John Biggins, Stella Gonet and Lynsey Baxter	18 June 2005 (2005-06-18)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate when Salsa student Sandra Foy falls to her death from the balcony of her expensive suburban home. Having recently stolen the dance partner of a very trained member of the dance class, it appears Sandra was much hated amongst her peers. However, CCTV footage uncovers a shocking revelation which threatens to blow the whole case wide open.
5	"Dogs"	Roger Goldby	Paul Waite	Neil Stuke, William Armstrong, Ralph Ineson and Debbie Chazen	25 June 2005 (2005-06-25)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate when popular dog lover and volunteer walker Christine Archer is killed in the woods where she is walking several dogs. It is soon discovered that Christine was giving evidence is a case of cruelty towards animals, a fact which Ash is sure forms the motive for murder. However, a picture taken at the scene by Christine begins to suggest otherwise.
6	"Golden Oldies"	Robert Bierman	Scott Cherry	Michele Dotrice, Michael Jayston and Olivia Colman	2 July 2005 (2005-07-02)
Ashurst and Scribbins investigate when a singer who had a string of hits in the fifties is found dead after being drowned in the bath at a residential home. JJ had many enemies but also many friends, but it soon becomes difficult to work out who is on what side. Meanwhile, Ash must face teasing from the team about the fact that she and Sullivan locked lips for an investigation.

External links

• Murder in Suburbia at IMDb