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Whitstable Pearl

Whitstable Pearl

20216.63 Seasons18 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Julie Wassmer
Written by Julie Wassmer, Øystein Karlsen
NetworksAcorn TV

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

amateur detectiveseaside

About Whitstable Pearl

Whitstable Pearl is a crime, mystery series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of amateur detective, seaside. Created by Julie Wassmer, it stars Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Sophia Del Pizzo. 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.

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