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Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek

19977.55 Seasons26 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.

Created by Pete Thornton
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Alan Davies

Alan Davies

Jonathan Creek

Sarah Alexander

Sarah Alexander

Polly Creek

Themes & Keywords

detectivejournalistinvestigative journalistmagician

About Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek is a mystery, comedy, drama series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of detective, journalist, investigative journalist, magician. Created by Pete Thornton, it stars Alan Davies, Sarah Alexander. Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.

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