Marlene Marlowe Investigates facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marlene Marlowe Investigates |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Created by | Roy Apps |
| Starring | Kate Copstick Jo Kendall |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 20 minutes |
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| Original network | BBC1 |
| Original release | 25 September 1993 – 31 December 1994 |
Marlene Marlowe Investigates was a fun BBC children's TV show from the 1990s. It was all about a detective named Marlene Marlowe who wasn't exactly the best at her job! The show was based on exciting books written by Roy Apps. Each episode followed Marlene as she tried to solve mysteries, often getting into funny situations because of her mistakes.
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About the Show
This British television series was made especially for kids. Each episode was about 20 minutes long. It featured the adventures of Marlene Marlowe, a detective who was a bit clumsy and made lots of humorous errors. This made the show very entertaining and full of laughs for young viewers.
Meet the Characters
The main character, Marlene Marlowe, was played by Kate Copstick. She brought the funny detective to life. Another important star in the show was Jo Kendall. Together, they helped create the memorable world of Marlene Marlowe's investigations.
The Creator
The idea for "Marlene Marlowe Investigates" came from the books by Roy Apps. He is a well-known writer for children's television and books. His stories about the "incompetent detective" were perfect for a TV series that combined mystery with comedy.
Episode Adventures
The show aired for two series, with a total of 26 episodes. Each group of episodes focused on a different big mystery that Marlene Marlowe had to try and solve. These mysteries often had funny names and involved strange events.
Series One Mysteries
The first series of "Marlene Marlowe Investigates" started on September 25, 1993. It ran until January 1, 1994. This series had three main mystery stories.
- "The Jininsky Tapes Affair" (6 episodes)
- "The Puddlethorpe Carnival Caper" (4 episodes)
- "The Great Christmas Pudding Mystery" (5 episodes)
Series Two Mysteries
The second series began on September 24, 1994, and finished on December 31, 1994. This series featured even more strange cases for Marlene to investigate.
- "The Hitmey Hootson Kidnapping" (3 episodes)
- "The Phantom Floppy Fiddler" (3 episodes)
- "The Hound of Puddlethorpe Hall" (3 episodes)
- "The Claud Ward Fraud Hoard" (3 episodes)
- "The Puddlethorpe Pantomime Palaver" (3 episodes)
