Whitstable Pearl

With her son grown, single mum Pearl, pursues her lifelong dream and starts a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all kinds of cases. When Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play.

Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber
Director(s): David Caffrey
Writer(s): Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer

When a retired policeman is murdered during a Civil War reenactment, McGuire initially focuses on widow Heidi. But between the dead man's three mistresses and a 35-year long feud with his brother, things soon become a lot more complicated.

Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber
Director(s): Jon Jones
Writer(s): Øystein Karlsen, Mike Walden, Julie Wassmer

When young widow Christina receives an anonymous note claiming her husband did not commit suicide seven years earlier she hires Pearl to investigate. Pearl's efforts lead her to the man's emotionally fragile parents, a local church run by a very creepy minister and a derelict former children's home. Meanwhile, Detective McGuire's depression threatens to overwhelm him.

Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber
Director(s): Jon Jones
Writer(s): MyAnna Buring, Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer

When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father's wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Was it an accident, or were they targeted? Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty in the days before New Year's Eve.

Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber
Director(s): Chanya Button
Writer(s): Rachel Flowerday, Øystein Karlsen, Mike Walden