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The Directed Detective

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True Crime

Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 11

Two hosts. One of them has plotted a murder mystery. The other must direct the detective and solve the case within ten episodes.

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The Colour of His Trade Audiobook

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, June 30, 2024 • Duration 06:18:54

Just the story from Series One of The Directed Detective, unabridged and uninterrupted, for those who wish to revisit it. For the full experience, listen to the episodes first, as they contain essential context.

The eBook is available now. Links below.

Credits:
Writers: Tom Knight and Ian Pearce
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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Chapters 32 – 36

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, June 30, 2024 • Duration 47:28

Series 1, Episode 10
(Chapters 32 – 36)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother
Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
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Chapters 30 – 31

Season 1 · Episode 9

Saturday, June 22, 2024 • Duration 13:05

Series 1, Episode 9
(Chapters 30 – 31)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother
Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK

Chapters 27 – 29

Season 1 · Episode 8

Sunday, June 16, 2024 • Duration 01:04:48

Series 1, Episode 8
(Chapters 27 – 29)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother
Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK

Chapters 24 – 26

Season 1 · Episode 7

Sunday, June 9, 2024 • Duration 41:20

Series 1, Episode 7
(Chapters 24 – 26)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK

Chapters 21 – 23

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 56:23

Series 1, Episode 6
(Chapters 21 – 23)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

Support the show

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK

Chapters 16 – 20

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 01:42:08

Series 1, Episode 5
(Chapters 16 – 20)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree (Henry and Maureen) – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK

Chapters 13 – 15

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, May 19, 2024 • Duration 01:00:42

Series 1, Episode 4
(Chapters 13 – 15)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
The Beard / Dylan – First seen exiting William Peterson’s building
The Fox / Tasha – William Peterson’s upstairs neighbour
The Third Chap – Charlie Sheppard’s golfing buddy
Blondie – First seen walking home with the Third Chap from a house over the bridge
The Third Doris – First seen exiting a flat with Dylan and walking to work with him
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder

Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. The Beard / Dylan
3. The Fox / Tasha
4. The Third Chap
5. Blondie
6. The Third Doris

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

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eBook Links:
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Chapters 8 – 12

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Duration 50:38

Series 1, Episode 3
(Chapters 8 – 12)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

Support the show

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eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US

TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

Chapters 3 – 7

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, May 12, 2024 • Duration 47:08

Series 1, Episode 2
(Chapters 3 – 7)

Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive

Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran

Support the show

Ethically made merch

eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US

TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

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