TV series
Melissa
1997, English, on Channel 4. Created by Alan Bleasdale.
Acclaimed war journalist Guy Foster finds himself in the company of odd and sinister people after getting engaged to the mysterious Melissa McKensie. Soon, he'll become a suspect in a series of grisly murders and will have to solve them to clear his name.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Part 5
Aired 20 May 1997
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alan BleasdaleCreator
- Julie WaltersPaula Hepburn · 5 ep
- Tim DuttonGuy Foster · 5 ep
- Adrian DunbarGraeme Hepburn · 5 ep
- Christopher RyanLes Maurice · 5 ep
- Gary CadyDon Page · 5 ep
- Diana WestonHope Magenta · 5 ep
- Jennifer EhleMelissa McKensie · 4 ep
- Bill PatersonDCI Cameron · 4 ep
- Michael AngelisDI Kilshaw · 4 ep
- Gary BleasdaleStatto · 4 ep
- Andrew SchofieldCharlton Ffoulkes · 4 ep
- Hugh QuarshieGeorge Bond · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 May 1997
- Last aired
- 20 May 1997
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Melissa: quick answers
Is Melissa worth watching?
Melissa doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Melissa are there?
Melissa has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Melissa finished?
Yes. Melissa ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Melissa suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Melissa yet.
What shows are like Melissa?
If you liked Melissa, try Agatha Christie's Marple, Murder in a Small Town, Mosaic.
Who created Melissa?
Melissa was created by Alan Bleasdale and stars Julie Walters, Tim Dutton, Adrian Dunbar.