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Death Valley
Thrown together by the murder of John's neighbour, John and Janie are an odd, yet hilarious duo with opposing instincts. Every week, they get to the bottom of gripping murders, with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.
- Created by:
- Paul Doolan
- Cast:
- Timothy Spall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 5.1Episode 1
2025-05-25 · 46mDS Janie Mallowan teams up with eccentric national treasure and beloved TV detective John Chapel, to solve a murder.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 4.4Episode 2
2025-06-01 · 45mAfter a mysterious walker is found dead on a Welsh mountain trail, Janie ropes John into joining her mam Yvonne’s walking group to investigate the unidentified woman.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 5.2Episode 3
2025-06-08 · 44mJanie and John disagree on how to investigate the untimely death of a best man. John goes against Janie’s wishes and befriends the bride to gain insight into the wedding party.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 5.3Episode 4
2025-06-15 · 45mJohn and Janie investigate a murder in an amateur dramatics group, prompting John to take a role in their next stage production.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 5.2Episode 5
2025-06-22 · 44mA murder-mystery party turns into a real investigation when a famous actor is found stabbed to death. John reconnects with an old flame while he and Janie investigate.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 5.1Episode 6
2025-06-29 · 45mJohn and Janie unravel a mystery involving a murder at a school reunion, a cold case, and a shocking discovery from Janie’s past. John risks their friendship with unexpected news.
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Timothy Spall
John Chapel
Gwyneth Keyworth
Janie Mallowan
Steffan Rhodri
DCI Barry Clarke
Alexandria Riley
Helen Baxter
Melanie Walters
Yvonne Mallowan
Rithvik Andugula
DC Evan Chaudhry
