Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

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Series 6 · Episode 7 · Present Mirth Hath Present Laughter

When a troupe of elderly circus performers faces eviction, their plan to save their home with a fundraising show takes a dark turn as a murder threatens to shut the curtain before it even rises.

This episode places Frank Hathaway and Lu Shakespeare amidst a colourful group of senior circus artists, blending the charm of rural Warwickshire with a mystery that disrupts their tight-knit community. The tension between preserving a beloved way of life and confronting a sudden crime offers a fresh twist on the series' usual mix of drama and light comedy. Viewers can expect the familiar dynamic between the seasoned private eye and his less-experienced partner as they unravel secrets behind the scenes of the circus world, where camaraderie and suspicion collide.

For fans of: Midsomer Murders, for its blend of rural settings and community secrets wrapped in a murder mystery.

Data: TVmaze · CC BY-SA & credits

Broadcast timezone: Europe/London.