Resort to Murder
TV series
Resort to Murder
1995, English, on BBC One. Created by Tony McHale.
Post-grad Joshua Penny investigates the murder of his mother in Brighton, who was killed after witnessing another murder. He delves into the local underworld to find the real killer, as police suspect his father.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
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Resort to Murder is streaming on Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Part 5
Aired 24 August 1995
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tony McHaleCreator
- Ben ChaplinJoshua Penny · 5 ep
- Steven WaddingtonNeville Ilingworth · 5 ep
- Kelly HunterLucy Chapman · 5 ep
- Peter FirthPeter Dennigan · 5 ep
- John StahlDI Reed · 5 ep
- Sean GilderPC Graham · 5 ep
- David DakerSam Penny · 4 ep
- Nigel TerryKepler · 4 ep
- Brett FancyThe Leveller · 4 ep
- Robert PughDanny McCrea · 4 ep
- John GillettDavid Rossler · 4 ep
- Neil StukeChris · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 July 1995
- Last aired
- 24 August 1995
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Resort to Murder: quick answers
Is Resort to Murder worth watching?
Resort to Murder doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Resort to Murder are there?
Resort to Murder has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Resort to Murder finished?
Yes. Resort to Murder ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Resort to Murder on?
Resort to Murder is streaming on Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
Resort to Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Resort to Murder yet.
What shows are like Resort to Murder?
If you liked Resort to Murder, try Agatha Christie's Marple, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Miss Marple: The Body in the Library.
Who created Resort to Murder?
Resort to Murder was created by Tony McHale and stars Ben Chaplin, Steven Waddington, Kelly Hunter.