It's Murder. But Is It Art?
It's Murder. But Is It Art? is a 1976 six-part comedy thriller serial written by David Pursall and Jack Seddon, and produced for BBC One. It stars Arthur Lowe, John Gower, Dudley Foster, Arthur Howard, and Anthony Sagar. Eccentric artist-turned-detective called Phineas Drake investigates when beautiful blonde Tina Kent is discovered murdered in the drawing-room of Brigadier Austin Binghop. Insp. Hook is convinced that Binghop is the culprit and takes him into custody. However, Mr Drake thinks otherwise and places himself in considerable personal jeopardy – with the trail leading him to the house of Chelsea socialite Mrs MacPherson. Barring some low-quality, off-air recorded monochrome trailers from the time, the entire series is believed to be lost.
Cast: Arthur Lowe, John Nolan, Dudley Foster
Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. Mister Drake Takes a HandNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 23, 1972
- 2. Mister Drake Goes to JailNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 30, 1972
- 3. Mister Drake and Ars Gratia ArtisNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 6, 1972
- 4. Mister Drake Has VisitorsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 13, 1972
- 5. Mister Drake Asks QuestionsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 20, 1972
- 6. Mister Drake Reveals AllNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 27, 1972
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It's Murder. But Is It Art?
It's Murder. But Is It Art? is a 1976 six-part comedy thriller serial written by David Pursall and Jack Seddon, and produced for BBC One. It stars Arthur Lowe, John Gower, Dudley Foster, Arthur Howard, and Anthony Sagar. Eccentric artist-turned-detective called Phineas Drake investigates when beautiful blonde Tina Kent is discovered murdered in the drawing-room of Brigadier Austin Binghop. Insp. Hook is convinced that Binghop is the culprit and takes him into custody. However, Mr Drake thinks otherwise and places himself in considerable personal jeopardy – with the trail leading him to the house of Chelsea socialite Mrs MacPherson. Barring some low-quality, off-air recorded monochrome trailers from the time, the entire series is believed to be lost.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Graeme Muir
- Created by
- David Pursall, Jack Seddon
- Cast
- Arthur Lowe, John Nolan, Dudley Foster,
