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The adventures of a housewife-turned-investigator. On her 60th birthday, Hetty Wainthropp decides it is time to do something with her life. A forceful character and naturally inquisitive, she finds her niche in life quite accidentally when she looks into some suspicious activities at the sub-post office where she works part time.
IMDb 7.6/1019964 seasons
SuspenseComedySuspenseful
SuspenseComedySuspenseful
IMDb 7.6/1019964 seasons
Cast: Lisa RileyGreg ChisholmJane Danson
16+
6 episodes

  • 1. The Bearded Lady

    1. The Bearded Lady

    While investigating the death of an elderly lady, Hetty uncovers a dangerous secret.
    While investigating the death of an elderly lady, Hetty uncovers a dangerous secret.
    TV-14
    53min
    Jan 1, 1996

  • 2. Eye Witness

    2. Eye Witness

    Hetty investigates the disappearance of a deaf, mute bird watcher.
    Hetty investigates the disappearance of a deaf, mute bird watcher.
    TV-14
    49min
    Jan 9, 1996

  • 3. Fingers

    3. Fingers

    The owners of a Tuscan inn believe their son has been kidnapped by the mafia.
    The owners of a Tuscan inn believe their son has been kidnapped by the mafia.
    TV-14
    49min
    Jan 16, 1996

  • 4. Widdershins

    4. Widdershins

    Robert is told that his uncle has committed suicide, but Hetty suspects otherwise.
    Robert is told that his uncle has committed suicide, but Hetty suspects otherwise.
    TV-14
    49min
    Jan 23, 1996

  • 5. A High Profile

    5. A High Profile

    The elderly sleuth is hired to find a woman's missing son.
    The elderly sleuth is hired to find a woman's missing son.
    TV-14
    50min
    Jan 30, 1996

  • 6. Safe as Houses

    6. Safe as Houses

    The offer of a substantial reward inspires Hetty to find a local arsonist.
    The offer of a substantial reward inspires Hetty to find a local arsonist.
    TV-14
    50min
    Feb 6, 1996

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    Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
    SuspenseComedySuspenseful
    IMDb 7.6/1019964 seasons
    The adventures of a housewife-turned-investigator. On her 60th birthday, Hetty Wainthropp decides it is time to do something with her life. A forceful character and naturally inquisitive, she finds her niche in life quite accidentally when she looks into some suspicious activities at the sub-post office where she works part time.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    John GlenisterRobert Tronson
    Producers
    Carol Parks
    Cast
    Lisa RileyGreg ChisholmJane DansonMaxine PeakePatricia RoutledgeDerek BenfieldDominic MonaghanJohn Graham Davies
    Studio
    BBC
    Reviews
    4.5 out of 5 stars

    164 global ratings

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      10%
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    Content advisory
    16+
    violencesexual content
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]

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