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Murder in Successville - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Mob

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 6, 2015

The Mob

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing who takes on the role of his sidekick. They learn that local restaurateur Bruno Tonioli has been shot in a brutal murder that has all the hallmarks of a gangland killing. Ballistics expert Taylor Swift is at the crime scene where Jamie takes note of clues that may help him solve the case. Laing is put through his paces as he and Sleet meet three sets of suspects - the Carr Brothers, Darcey Bussell and Harry Styles and his gang. After meeting the suspects, it's time for Jamie to decide who killed Bruno Tonioli. As ever in Successville, it's a matter of life and death as Jamie attempts to catch a killer. Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who the killer is?

Bunch of Cults

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 13, 2015

Bunch of Cults

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by Radio One DJ Greg James. Our detectives learn that there has been a murder at the Successville Art Gallery - Reese Witherspoon (owner of Successville's chain of bars, the Witherspoons) has been killed. Crime scene officer Brian Cox shows them the body, and Greg takes note of any clues that might help them solve the case.

Greg is put through his paces as he and Sleet meet three suspects:

The Reverend Gary Barlow - Successville's man of the cloth who works at the Church of the Actual Madonna. The Reverend tells the detectives about a mysterious 'anti-sin' cult operating in Successville.

Casino owner Justin Bieber - Reese owed Bieber money - she died heavily in gambling debt. Was this enough motive for Bieber to take her out, to send a message about people who didn't pay their debts? Greg goes in tough to try and find out.

Strip club owner Mary Berry - owner of Successville's male only strip club Soggy Bottoms and professional rival to Reese. Did Berry have something to gain from getting Reese out of the way? Will her eye for attractive young men distract Greg from the case?

After meeting all three suspects, Greg gets a tip from informer Dynamo that the ominous anti-sin cult are meeting in the woods that night. He must infiltrate the ceremony and try to catch the killer. Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who killed Reese Witherspoon?

Dead, Rich and Famous

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: May 20, 2015

Dead, Rich and Famous

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden. Our detectives head up to Lady Gaga's mansion to deal with a minor complaint. While they are there, Lady Gaga is poisoned - it looks like the detectives have a good old-fashioned murder mystery on their hands, with all the suspects under one roof.

It's clear from the start that Sleet and Meaden are not going to be the easiest of bedfellows, but can they put their differing professional styles aside for long enough to solve the case? The suspects they meet at the Grange are:

Lady Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Lady Gaga's gorgeous niece who lives at the Grange. Did she have something to gain from Gaga's death?
Boris Johnson - the retired scoutmaster who was in love with Lady Gaga, but did his unrequited amorous feelings lead him to murder?
Nicki Minaj - the invalid aunt who lives in the basement, who clearly hated Lady Gaga, but is she sane enough to have killer her?
Jay Z - the suspicious butler. As in all classic murder mysteries, the butler should always be under suspicion.

Having met all the suspects, Sleet gathers all the houseguests in one room to sum up the case. Meaden must decide who killed Lady Gaga, and as ever in Successville, it's a matter of life and death. Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who the killer was?

Mayor the Force Be with You

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 27, 2015

Mayor the Force Be with You

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by TV presenter Dermot O'Leary. Our detectives learn that Amanda Holden, the mayor's PA, has been murdered. Mayor Simon Cowell has been kidnapped and is being held to ransom. Forensic pathologist Lana Del Rey shows them the body and Dermot takes note of any clues that might help them solve the case.

Dermot is put through his paces as he and Sleet meet three suspects:

Miley Cyrus - who runs Successville's nursing home. Sleet and Dermot go undercover as prospective residents to try and look for clues. Miley was upset that Cowell was going to run a bypass through the nursing home, but was that motive enough for murder?

Jessie J - martial arts expert and Sleet's old sensei, Jessie invites the detectives into her dojo to find Dermot's 'spirit animal' and meditate. It becomes clear that Jessie hates technology, probably because the mayor was going to knock down her dojo to put up telephone towers. Was this reason enough for Jessie to take things into her own hands?

Alan Sugar - owner of Successville's sweetshop, Alan is down on his luck after Cowell sent the health and safety inspectors around to inspect his shop. Was Alan unhinged enough to resort to murder and kidnapping to try and save his store?

After meeting all three suspects, Dermot and Sleet get a tip-off that Cowell has been moved, and they only have minutes left before Cowell is blown to pieces. They learn that to diffuse the bomb they must type in the name of the kidnapper. Has Dermot seen enough to get it right? Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who killed Amanda Holden and kidnapped the mayor?

Dr. Death

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 3, 2015

Dr. Death

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt. The detectives learn that there has been a murder down at Successville Hospital, where Dr Wayne Rooney has been bandaged to death. Forensic pathologist Lana Del Rey shows them the body, and Kimberly takes note of any clues that might help them solve the case.

Kimberly is put through her paces as she and Sleet meet three suspects:

Nurse Adele - everyone's favourite nurse at the hospital, but was her relationship with Rooney really as rosy as she claims? How will she react to the bad news of her boyfriend's death?

Dr Obama - Sleet attempts to kill two birds with one stone as they interview their next suspect. Kimberly takes charge of questioning the doctor, while Sleet gets a rather personal medical check-up.

Dr Bob Geldof - helped by his trusty sidekick, anaesthetist Andy Murray, Dr Geldof is one of the most respected surgeons in Successville. Was competition from Rooney motive enough for murder? Can Kimberly go undercover as a surgeon to find out?

After meeting all three suspects, it's time for Kimberly to decide - who killed Dr Wayne Rooney? As ever in Successville it's a matter of life and death as Kimberly attempts to catch a killer. Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who the killer was?

Orangefinger

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2015

Orangefinger

In this episode, DI Sleet is joined by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith. The detectives learn that pharmacist Lindsay Lohan has been spray-tanned to death. She is the latest victim in a spate of murders - it looks like the detectives have a serial killer on their hands. Forensic pathologist Richard Hammond shows them the body, and Louis takes note of any clues which might help them solve the case.

Smith is put through his paces as he and Sleet meet three suspects:

Vladmir Putin - local gym owner who loves working out with the boys. Vlad talks the talk, but did he have anything to do with the bodies found in his steam room?

Kim Kardashian - convicted psychopath Kim has already killed five people for being prettier than her, but did she have anything to do with the recent spate of killings?

Russell Brand - local purveyor of bric-a-brac and host of the Successville Beauty Pageant, but does Brand know more about the murders than he's letting on?

After meeting all three suspects, it's time for Louis to decide - who killed Lindsey Lohan? As ever in Successville, it's a matter of life and death as Louis attempts to catch a killer. Have you been paying attention? Did you spot enough clues to work out who the killer was?

Season 2

Vigilante

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jun 15, 2016

Vigilante

There's been another murder in Successville, but this week the suspect is D.I. Sleet! It's the job of his new rookie, TV personality Vicky Pattison, to try and clear his name and find the real killer in this weird and wonderful world of improvised comedy.

It's not the birthday D.I. Sleet was expecting when Nick Knowles' body is found dead in Sleet's car. With all evidence pointing towards him, Sleet is arrested and taken to prison. Vicky must now break him out of jail and clear his name.

Pattison is put through her paces as she and Sleet become renegades and meet three bizarre suspects who might have framed him for murder.
Can Vicky save the day and clear Sleet's name once and for all?

Miranda

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jun 22, 2016

Miranda

There's about to be another murder in Successville. This week D.I. Sleet is joined by TV personality Mark Wright, who takes on the role of his cop sidekick in this weird and wonderful world of improvised comedy.

D.I. Sleet and Mark Wright are tasked with cleaning up the streets of Successville. Chief Ramsay wants them to eradicate a new lethal drug, nicknamed ‘Miranda'. The duo's first port of call is to meet Daniel Radcliffe, a shady snitch, who has agreed to reveal the dealer responsible for the deadly drug. Unfortunately he is shot dead before exposing the truth. Looks like the detectives have a good old-fashioned murder mystery on their hands. Time to head to the seedier side of town to meet some dangerous Successville drug dealers.

Mark quickly discovers that handsome good looks only get you so far in policing. He must decide who shot Radcliffe and who had been peddling the drug Miranda on the street. Will he get it right?

A Horse Called Alan

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2016

A Horse Called Alan

There's been another murder in Successville. This week D.I. Sleet is joined by sports pundit Chris Kamara. They discover that Successville's most successful race horse - Alan Shearer, has been murdered. After meeting all three suspects, it's time for Chris Kamara to decide - who killed racehorse Alan Shearer?

Incognito

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 6, 2016

Incognito

D.I. Sleet is joined by singer and jungle star George Shelley, who takes on the role of his cop sidekick in a weird and wonderful world of improvised comedy.
Sleet and Shelley investigate a group of computer hackers called Incognito. One of the gang, Ed Sheeran, has been strangled to death in his den – but will this new murder investigation get in the way of something more important, Sleet's ambitions to launch a new app?

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jul 13, 2016

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

There's been another murder in Successville. This week D.I. Sleet is joined by Spice Girl Emma Bunton, who takes on the role of his cop sidekick in this weird and wonderful world of improvised comedy. Ourdetectives learn that James May, a cop from North Successville, has been murdered. The duo head out of the city to help hunt for the cop killer. May's police partner Jeremy Clarkson explains the details of the crime, while Sleet takes a shine to Chief of Police Nigella Lawson.

Memoirs

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2016

Memoirs

D.I. Sleet is recovering in Successville General Hospital after being shot in last week's episode.

While in bed, a reflective Sleet takes us through his colourful memoirs and previously unseen moments from his life as a cop.

Tired of working in the force, has it all got too much for our favourite detective - or will a series of surprise visitors make him change his mind?

Season 3

The Brass Gnome

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2017

The Brass Gnome

There's been another Murder in Successville. This week a priceless piece of art is stolen from right under DI Sleet's nose, and Bjork is murdered in the process. Sleet and his new sidekick Richard Osman wade into art's black market underworld to catch their culprit. Find the art and they'll find their killer.

A Murder in Ye Olde Successville

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2017

A Murder in Ye Olde Successville

This week we're thrown back in time to Victorian Successville where guest rookie Martin Kemp is tasked with solving the very first Murder in Successville. Rita Ora has been found slayed in an alley and DI Sleet and Kemp are tasked with retracing her last steps around the cobbled streets of Successville.

I Saw a Monster!

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 3, 2017

I Saw a Monster!

This week things are getting very strange in Successville. Reporter Harry Hill is found dead, covered with radiation burns and surrounded with weird footprints that look like they belong to a monster… DI Sleet and his new celebrity sidekick Lorraine Kelly delve into all things supernatural as they grill this week's suspects.

A Nest of Vipers

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 10, 2017

A Nest of Vipers

This week DI Sleet and his sidekick Reggie Yates are going undercover on a stag do, spending 24 hours in Successville's top hotel. Sure there's a murder to solve, but try telling that to an excitable murder detective who has found out there's a karaoke bar. So, when undercover detective Noel Edmonds is found dead in a bedroom, in what looks like a sex game gone wrong, it's up to Reggie to lead the investigation. The pair must infiltrate an assassins convention at the hotel, being held by the manager Michael McIntyre.

A Rat's Tale

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 17, 2017

A Rat's Tale

This week new police recruit Professor Green enters Successville amidst an epic rivalry between the supervillain known as The Termite, and the town's masked vigilante superhero The Rattman. The Termite has struck again, killing the new police commissioner Bear Grylls, and its up to DI Sleet and Pro Green to catch and unmask The Termite.

The Big Sleet

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 24, 2017

The Big Sleet

Last week ended in an epic cliff-hanger, DI Sleet's superhero alter-ego The Rattman was left in a life-or-death scenario at the hands of supervillain The Termite. Now, in this retrospective of Murder In Successville's best bits, Sleet is having some self-reflection as he faces his toughest decision to date. He must turn his back on one of his personas forever. But will it be Sleet the cop, or Sleet the superhero?

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