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Whitstable Pearl

Whitstable Pearl
★ 6.7/10•2021•48m•TV-14•Crime•Mystery
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With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.

Øystein Karlsen · Writer

StatusReturning Series
Runtime48m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 24, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Free WatersE148m

The Free Waters

Restaurant owner Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play.

May 24, 2021

Episode 2 - Random ActsE248m

Random Acts

Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent force-fed marmalade. When a woman hires Pearl to look into a large sum of cash left in her mailbox, Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor-but are they connected to the murder?

May 24, 2021

Episode 3 - Civil WarE348m

Civil War

When a recently retired DCI is shot dead during an English Civil War reenactment, Mike immediately suspects the victim’s wife, but she hires Pearl to find out if someone could be targeting her, too. Pearl and Mike plan a date, but a miscommunication puts them at odds.

May 31, 2021

Episode 4 - Disappearance at OareE448m

Disappearance at Oare

Pearl agrees to help a woman who received a note claiming her missing husband did not die from suicide. Pearl connects the case to a grief-counseling church group and a drowning years ago. As Christmas approaches, Mike sinks into a depression, despite taking on a new flat in Whitstable.

Jun 7, 2021

Episode 5 - A Cup O' KindnessE548m

A Cup O' Kindness

When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father’s wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Was it an accident, or were they targeted? Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty in the days before New Year’s Eve.

Jun 14, 2021

Episode 6 - The Man on the Blue PlaqueE648m

The Man on the Blue Plaque

A 30-year-old skeleton washes up on the shore, and the victim has a very personal connection to Pearl; Pearl's budding romance with Mike is threatened when he identifies a suspect close to home.

Jun 21, 2021

Actors

Kerry Godliman

Kerry Godliman

Pearl Nolan

Howard Charles

Howard Charles

Mike McGuire

Sophia Del Pizzo

Sophia Del Pizzo

DS Nikki Martel

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Dolly Nolan

Isobelle Molloy

Isobelle Molloy

Ruby Williams

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