TV series
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996–1998, English, on BBC One. Created by David Cook & John Bowen.
Instead of spending her golden years lying down, the indomitable Hetty Wainthropp found her calling late in life. Combining common sense, her husband, and her pocketbook, this senior sleuth takes on all the cases the police deem too minor.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Where to watch Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is streaming on Britbox and Wonder Project in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E6: For Love Nor Money
Aired 4 September 1998
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- David CookCreator
- John BowenCreator
- Patricia RoutledgeHetty Wainthropp · 27 ep
- Dominic MonaghanGeoffrey Shawcross · 27 ep
- Derek BenfieldRobert Wainthropp · 23 ep
- John Graham DaviesD.C.I. Adams · 17 ep
- Suzanne MaddockJanet Fraser · 15 ep
- Frank MillsFrank Wainthropp · 5 ep
- Brian BainesRev. Pettigrew · 2 ep
- Daphne OxenfordMrs. Willoughby · 2 ep
- Alan RothwellDr. Fisher (voice) · 2 ep
- David MartinDenny · 2 ep
- Rebecca LambMagda · 2 ep
- Sam DaviesSid Patten · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 1996
- Last aired
- 4 September 1998
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: quick answers
Is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates worth watching?
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates are there?
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates has 4 seasons and 27 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates finished?
Yes. Hetty Wainthropp Investigates ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates on?
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is streaming on Britbox and Wonder Project in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?
If you liked Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, try Murder, She Wrote, 77 Sunset Strip, A Touch of Frost.
Who created Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates was created by David Cook and John Bowen and stars Patricia Routledge, Dominic Monaghan, Derek Benfield.