"Cluedo" (1990) TV series 1990-1993

Director:

John Kaye Cooper

Writers:

Michael Feeney Callan (writer) (1992-1994)
Simon Masters (writer) (episode)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

25 July 1990 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Game-Show | Mystery

Tagline:

You are invited to a murder!

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Based On Game | Death | Friendship | Human Relationship

Cast

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)

Also Known As:

Clue

Runtime:

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

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Action Time

Trivia:

Stephanie Beacham, who played Mrs. Peacock in the first series, revealed that she and Tracy-Louise Ward had to have several articles of clothing draped over them while in between scenes to protect them from the extremely cold mansion. Beacham said that in almost every scene she has at least three thermal vests under her costumes.

Quotes:

[Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard's wedding ceremony]
Rev. Green: ...If anyone can share any just cause, why these two people should not be joined together, let him now speak, or else here after, forever hold his peace.
Jack Peacock: [Stands up] This whole thing's a farce!
Mrs. Peacock: Jack! Oh nooo!

Movie Connections:

Version of Clue VCR Mystery Game (1985) (V)

A classic piece of British TV... with murder.

This show was great, A cast of some of Britain's best stars camping it up and running amok inside an old country manor, An entertaining game show which was really enjoyable in that "play along at home" sort of way. Never got too heavy despite the murderous plotlines and came across frequently as black comedy. Its just a shame each series only lasted six episodes (I believe the Australian version had many more) The show enjoyed a sucessful four series run, it has not yet been repeated, but I, and i'm sure many other cluedo fans would love to see it again. A classic piece of British televisual nostalgia. Oh, England, Tea with teacakes, sherry before dinner.. One simply has to maintain ones standards.