Cluedo (1990–1993)

A unique game show in which celebrities try to deduce which of the classic characters commited a murder by watching a short film and interviewing the suspects.

Stars:

Richard Madeley, James Bellini, Lewis Collins

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Madeley	...	Himself - Presenter (13 episodes, 1991-1993)
James Bellini	...	Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 1990)
Lewis Collins	...	Col. Mustard (7 episodes, 1991-1992)
Leslie Grantham	...	Col. Mustard (7 episodes, 1990-1993)
Nicholas Parsons	...	Rev. Green (7 episodes, 1992-1993)
Chris Tarrant	...	Himself - Presenter (6 episodes, 1991)
Stephanie Beacham	...	Mrs. Peacock (6 episodes, 1990)
Robin Ellis	...	Col. Mustard (6 episodes, 1990)
Robin Nedwell	...	Rev. Green (6 episodes, 1990)
Kristoffer Tabori	...	Prof. Plum (6 episodes, 1990)
Tracy-Louise Ward	...	Miss Scarlett (6 episodes, 1990)
June Whitfield	...	Mrs. White (6 episodes, 1990)
Michael Jayston	...	Col. Mustard (6 episodes, 1991)
Rula Lenska	...	Mrs. Peacock (6 episodes, 1991)
David McCallum	...	Prof. Plum (6 episodes, 1991)
Koo Stark	...	Miss Scarlett (6 episodes, 1991)
Mollie Sugden	...	Mrs. White (6 episodes, 1991)
Richard Wilson	...	Rev. Green (6 episodes, 1991)
Lysette Anthony	...	Miss Scarlett (6 episodes, 1992)
Tom Baker	...	Prof. Plum (6 episodes, 1992)
Christopher Biggins	...	Rev. Green (6 episodes, 1992)
Pam Ferris	...	Mrs. White (6 episodes, 1992)
Susan George	...	Mrs. Peacock (6 episodes, 1992)
John Bird	...	Prof. Plum (6 episodes, 1993)
Jerry Hall	...	Miss Scarlett (6 episodes, 1993)
Joanna Lumley	...	Mrs. Peacock (6 episodes, 1993)
Liz Smith	...	Mrs. White (6 episodes, 1993)

Storyline

One of the most interesting game shows ever, which was based on intelligent, attention, and improvisation, as well as Anthony E. Pratt's classic board game. Mrs. Elizabeth Peacock is a wealthy widow living in Arlington Grange with her step-daughter, the seductive Miss Vivienne Scarlet, and her faithful maid, Mrs. Blanche White. Every weekend, she invites her best friends over. They are Professor Peter Plum, Reverend Johnathan Green, and Colonel Michael Mustard. There will usually be someone new thrown into the mix, whom everyone will have a motive of sorts to kill. This will be a short film showed to two teams of celebrities, who will than question the suspects and try to fit together whodunit, where, and how. Than, they would make an accusation, and eventually the killer would come clean and a film showing the murder being committed would be shown. There was no actual prize for the winner save the satisfaction that they were better sleuths than the other team. Every season (and the ...

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Plot Keywords:

murder | based on game | death | friendship | human relationship | 

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Taglines:

You are invited to a murder!

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Genres:

Drama | Game-Show | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 1990 (UK)

Also Known As:

Clue

Filming Locations:

Arley Hall, Arley, Knutsford, Cheshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Action Time, Granada Television, Waddingtons Games

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 30 min (24 episodes) 45 min (1 episode)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Susan George, who played Mrs. Peacock in the third series, injured her ankle when she fell down the stairs in the main hall.

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Quotes

Maggie Philbin: Wait! I have a question. Do I have to be on his team?
Presenter: Yes, you have to be on your husband's team. Next question.

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Connections

Version of Clue VCR Mystery Game (1985)

User Reviews

The world's most imaginative quiz show

This was a fabulous television series running from 1990 to 1993 (plus one christmas special) and starring some of the greatest and most loved British actors and actresses of all time; including June Whitfield, Joan Simms, Molly Sugden, Pam Ferris and Liz Smith as Mrs. White; and Stephanie Beacham, Kate O'Mara, Rula Lenska, Susan George and Joanna Lumley as Mrs. Peacock.