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The Case of the Missing

Episode 1

The Case of the Missing

Thu Nov 14 1991

Directed by, Bob Spiers |

Written by, Ian Hislop |

A traffic WPC is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly straight forward murder case, which gradually becomes more complex and mysterious.

Episode 2

The Girl from Ipanema

Thu Nov 21 1991

Directed by, Bob Spiers |

Written by,

When housekeeper Maria arrives at the house of MP Howling and his wife Lydia, she doesn't quite find things the way she expected. But one day, Maria witnesses a violent attack on Lydia by her husband and things start to take a turn for the better.

Episode 3

He Died a Death

Thu Nov 28 1991

Directed by, Bob Spiers |

Written by,

Backstage at a London theatre, rivalry turns into suspicion, when one of the cast is murdered during a performance.

Episode 4

A Determined Woman

Thu Dec 05 1991

Directed by,

Written by,

Scientist Rita Proops brings her equipment home to start working on the ultimate invention - the time machine. But this causes friction at home with disastrous results.

Episode 5

Murder at Tea Time

Thu Dec 12 1991

Directed by, Bob Spiers |

Written by,

Bunty is a successful children's television presenter, an expert in sticky-back plastic and a favourite with the young viewers of 'Write Away.' However, when her younger co-presenter is asked to pose for a wax modelling session at Madame Tussauds, jealousy arises off camera - and Bunty decides to put her young rival in his place!

Episode 6

Mrs Hat and Mrs Red

Thu Dec 19 1991

Directed by, Bob Spiers |

Written by,

Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into her doppelganger, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.