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Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle

1977Show1 season7 episodes

CrimeMystery
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nostalgic, intriguing mystery series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E6 "Coffin Scarcely Used: Part 1" 7.8

Episodes

7.4

Story

Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (often referred to simply as Murder Most English) is a seven-part British detective miniseries based on Colin Watson's Flaxborough novel series. While Martin Lisemore receives billing on all episodes, he died midway through filming, and was replaced by Bill Sellars, who refused credit. Flaxborough, near the sea, near the countryside, seems such a nice town, so quiet, so charming. But underneath its placid surface, all kinds of scandalous things go on.

Feels like

  • Cozy British Mystery
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Gentle Detective Story
  • Character-Driven Plot
  • Traditional Investigation
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • 1970s Television
  • Small-Town Secrets

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ronald Wilson
Written by
Colin Watson
Produced by
Martin Lisemore, Bill Sellars
Music by
Paul Lewis

Everyone

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Facts

May 8, 1977 · June 19, 1977 · Ended

First aired
May 8, 1977
Last aired
June 19, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle worth watching?"

Questions about Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle?

6 h

About 6 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1977.

Can I half-watch Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.