Murder Call (1997–1999)

Creator:

Hal McElroy

Stars:

Lucy Bell, Peter Mochrie, Geoff Morrell

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lucy Bell	...	Det. Tessa Vance (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Peter Mochrie	...	Det. Steve Hayden (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Geoff Morrell	...	Det. Sen. Serg. Lance Fisk (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Glenda Linscott	...	Dr. Imogene 'Tootsie' Soamses (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Jennifer Kent	...	Const. Dee Suzeraine (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Gary Day	...	Det. Insp. Malcolm Thorne (31 episodes, 1997-2000)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

partners | criminal investigation | killer | female detective | coroner | 

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Genres:

Drama | Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 1998 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Haasteena murha

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

French & Saunders Productions, Nine Network Australia, Southern Star Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (56 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Dr. Imogene 'Tootsie' Soamses: [to Tessa] Just because you and Steve work well together, don't expect anyone else to appreciate it. If Thorne thinks his rationalisation of assets is working, he'll have you all flying solo.

User Reviews

A very well-made Aussie detective drama

It's a shame Murder Call lasted for only two series. The lead actors were great, the stories enthralling, the locales and production values fantastic. And the theme song was very catchy!!! It was, at the time, the Nine Network's most-expensive program (if my memory serves me correctly).

Why it didn't last any longer than two years is beyond me. But then again, it was in a difficult time-slot on Tuesday nights. Ratings, schmatings!

Australians have a knack for producing quality dramas. Think, Flying Doctors, Police Rescue, Water Rats, A Country Practice, All Saints.

It's a pity our sitcoms aren't as well-made!