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Name: Murder Most Horrid
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1991-11-14
Cast: Dawn French

1991
2 Seasons
7.3 (726)

Murder Most Horrid is a British black comedy TV series that aired from 1991 to 1999. The show was written by actress and comedian Dawn French, who also starred in each episode, exploring the macabre and gruesome side of human nature through a variety of darkly comic scenarios. The show is available for streaming on IMDb Freedive.

The show was created as a collection of stand-alone episodes with no continuing plot, each featuring a new murder mystery for viewers to solve. The show takes on different genres of crime, ranging from sinister domestic dramas to eerie ghost stories, with French playing the role of the protagonist who often ends up as an unwitting performer on the stage of murder.

Murder Most Horrid has an eccentric and offbeat sense of humour, and the show's strength lies in its ability to combine dark murder plots with wickedly funny comedy. The humour in the show is sometimes dark and offensive, but it is always cleverly written and delivered with a perfect balance of cynicism and sarcasm.

Over the course of its run, the show attracted a range of brilliant guest stars, including a young Kate Winslet playing the role of a terminally ill teenage girl in the episode "Pitta", and fellow comedian Jennifer Saunders playing the role of an obsessive fan who buys a murder weapon as a souvenir in the episode, "Overkill".

The episode "The Night Nurse" is one of the most memorable and chilling episodes of the series. Set in a nursing home, French plays the role of a nurse who is concerned about the mysterious deaths of several elderly patients. This episode deals with the theme of euthanasia and provides a stark reminder of the dangers of power and control over vulnerable people.

Another standout episode is "Dying Live", which sees French playing the role of a TV presenter who stumbles upon the murder of the show's host. This episode is a satirical take on the cut-throat world of television and the pressures of ratings and popularity.

Overall, Murder Most Horrid is a unique and darkly hilarious show that will appeal to fans of both comedy and crime dramas. Dawn French's performances are always captivating and hilarious, and the show's twisted sense of humour is both witty and engaging. The show is a must-watch for anyone looking for a darkly comic and entertaining journey into the world of murder mysteries.

Murder Most Horrid is a series that ran for 2 seasons (12 episodes) between November 14, 1991 and on IMDb Freedive

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6. Smashing Bird

April 7, 1994

Ray and his night club singer fiancee Vikki live in the East End of London in the 1960s.They are all set to give up their life of crime when a rather fatal explosion forces Vikki to become a killer.

5. Mangez Merveillac

March 31, 1994

Travel and cooking writer Verity Hodge finds a corner of France than nobody else has written about or visited. Her best selling book changes all that with murderous consequences.

4. We All Hate Granny

March 24, 1994

75-year-old Lily goes to stay with her daughter Jocasta and son-in- law Tom. Tom has just been made redundant, and they are short of money. Jocasta plots to murder Lily for her money, but this is not so easy.

3. A Severe Case of Death

March 17, 1994

When old Dr Adams dies, Maud masquerades as his son in order to become a doctor in Victorian England. When the real long-lost son appears on the scene, Maud must somehow get rid of him.

2. Lady Luck

March 10, 1994

Hairdresser Denise Cunningham is taken hostage by a fleeing bank robber and is forced to drive him to Scotland. Over the course of their journey they begin to evolve a strange friendship.

1. Overkill

March 3, 1994

Tim Mellish is a woman at the end of her tether. During a suicide attempt in a hotel bedroom, she encounters an international hit woman planning to assassinate a local businessman.

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Where to Watch Murder Most Horrid

Murder Most Horrid is available for streaming on the IMDb Freedive website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Murder Most Horrid on demand at Amazon Prime.