It's Murder. But Is It Art?

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Action & Adventure·Mystery·Comedy·1972·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Arthur Lowe,John Nolan,Dudley Foster,Arthur Howard

Episodes

Miniseries
Mister Drake Takes a Hand

S01 | E01

Mister Drake Takes a Hand

1972-03-23

Mister Drake Goes to Jail

S01 | E02

Mister Drake Goes to Jail

1972-03-30

Mister Drake and Ars Gratia Artis

S01 | E03

Mister Drake and Ars Gratia Artis

1972-04-06

Mister Drake Has Visitors

S01 | E04

Mister Drake Has Visitors

1972-04-13

Mister Drake Asks Questions

S01 | E05

Mister Drake Asks Questions

1972-04-20

Mister Drake Reveals All

S01 | E06

Mister Drake Reveals All

1972-04-27

Cast

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Phineas Drake

John Nolan

John Nolan

Brian Gower

Dudley Foster

Dudley Foster

Inspector Hook

Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

Sillitoe

Anthony Sagar

Anthony Sagar

DS Watson

Details

First Aired
1972-03-23
Last Aired
1972-04-27
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Production
BBC
Creator
David Pursall, Jack Seddon

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