
It's Murder. But Is It Art?
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
MiniseriesS01 | E01
Mister Drake Takes a Hand
1972-03-23
S01 | E02
Mister Drake Goes to Jail
1972-03-30
S01 | E03
Mister Drake and Ars Gratia Artis
1972-04-06
S01 | E04
Mister Drake Has Visitors
1972-04-13
S01 | E05
Mister Drake Asks Questions
1972-04-20
S01 | E06
Mister Drake Reveals All
1972-04-27
Cast

Arthur Lowe
Phineas Drake

John Nolan
Brian Gower

Dudley Foster
Inspector Hook

Arthur Howard
Sillitoe
Anthony Sagar
DS Watson









