Inside Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling cast led by Downton Abbey legend
Inside Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling cast led by Downton Abbey legend
Channel 5's new three-part series Murder Most Puzzling is based on the best-selling novel series The Puzzle Lady by author Parnell Hall.
Channel 5's new cosy crime drama Murder Most Puzzling has arrived with a Downton Abbey star at the helm.
The beloved amateur sleuth genre takes a fresh turn in this three-part series, which sees a crossword enthusiast team up with the police to unravel some intricate crimes.
Cora Felton, also known as the Puzzle Lady and played by Phyllis Logan, is central to the drama, but as the official synopsis hints, she "isn't who she claims to be".
With the series now well underway, let's take a closer look at the familiar faces gracing Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling.
Murder Most Puzzling cast
Cora Felton - Phyllis Logan
Murder Most Puzzling cast in full as Downton Abbey star leads Channel 5 drama
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Cora Felton is famed for her crossword puzzles, but it isn't long after moving to the market town of Bakerbury with her niece that she puts her clue-solving skills to the test.
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Actress Phyllis Logan is best known for her role as head housekeeper Mrs Hughes in the globally popular period drama Downton Abbey.
She has also appeared in Lovejoy, Another Time, Another Place, Shetland, Guilt and Miss Austen.
Darren - Matthew Sharpe
In episode two, Cora visits Bakerbury Prison where she interviews Darren, who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Anita five years ago.
He maintains his innocence, but is he telling the truth and can Cora help him?
Governor Peacock - Aiden McArdle
Actor Aiden McArdle portrayed Lord Loxley in Mr Selfridge.
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After speaking with Darren, Cora has a conversation with the prison boss Governor Peacock, who quickly warns her off the investigation, leading her to suspect he may have something to hide.
Irish actor Aidan McArdle is well known for his roles in series such as 'Garrow's Law', 'Mr Selfridge', 'Black Shore', 'Show Trial' and 'Ridley'.
This year also saw him appear in two additional detective dramas, starring alongside John Nettles in 'Bergerac' and featuring in The CW's 'Sherlock and Daughter'.
Roy Gleason - Faolan Morgan
In the mix of suspects from Bakerbury is Roy Gleason, a former homeless army veteran who some suspect to be the murderer of Anita, yet he, like Darren, denies the claims.
Actor Faolan Morgan has notched up appearances in a variety of productions including 'Game of Thrones', 'High-Rise', 'Rebellion', 'Hope Street' and 'Blue Lights'.
Anton Grant - Alistair Brammer
Murder Most Puzzling cast: Journalist Anton Grant is played by actor Alistair Brammer.
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Known for playing Jack Diamond on BBC's 'Casualty', actor Alistair Brammer has also been seen in titles like 'The Watchers', 'House of the Dragon', and 'Dalgliesh'.
He returns to our screens as Anton Grant, "a tenacious journalist" with a reputation for pushing boundaries to uncover a story.
DCI Hooper - Adam Best
Murder Most Puzzling cast: DCI Hooper is played by actor Adam Best.
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DCI Hooper, a pivotal character in Bakerbury, particularly notable in the opening of 'Murder Most Puzzling', is brought to life by actor Adam Best.
Best previously had a stint as Matt Parker in 'Holby City', appeared as DS Cooper in 'The Lazarus Project', and was Sam Ryan in two episodes of 'Peaky Blinders'.
Sherry - Charlotte Hope
Murder Most Puzzling cast: Sherry is portrayed by actress Charlotte Hope.
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Joining the line-up as Cora's niece Sherry is actress Charlotte Hope, who Game of Thrones fans would recognise as Myranda from seasons three to five.
Hope's portfolio expands to roles in projects such as 'Catch Me A Killer', 'Bancroft', 'The English Game' and 'The Spanish Princess'.
Other cast members include:
DS Sam Brody - Nick Danan
PC Danny Finley - Jack Weise
Becky Baidwan - Yasmin Seky
Mayor Firth - Richard Croxford
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Murder Most Puzzling continues every Thursday at 8pm on Channel 5.
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