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Murder of a Famous Bastard
Murder of a Famous Bastard
Author: Mark Watson
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An episodic murder mystery story written by and starring Mark Watson with many guest stars.
Struggling private detective Hugh Flounder is surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday party of one of the country’s best known TV personalities. The morning after the party, the TV star is dead. It’s the chance Hugh has been waiting for – but he’s a suspect like everyone else.
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Trailer for Murder Of A Famous Bastard: a murder mystery podcast like no other.Written by Mark Watson and starring many comedy favourites, where you help the detective to solve the crime…if you can...Starts November 30th: SUBSCRIBE NOW!Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Struggling private investigator Hugh Flounder is very surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday celebrations of famous TV personality Stevie Chase, in Scotland. He's even more surprised the morning after, when Chase is found dead and everyone there is now a suspect in a murder investigation - including Hugh himself.Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the terrible news spreads, Hugh gets an impromptu interview with the hotel manager. But when he’s called in to see the police he faces a very uncomfortable question of his own.Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh experiences further discomfort under the scrutiny of Catriona, and there’s drama at the station as he tries to get away.Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh escapes from Scotland, but with many more questions than answers (and without his bag). Those questions will only continue to pile up when he gets home.Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Having gone with a mysterious invitation to the 60th birthday of Stevie Chase, Hugh goes uninvited to Stevie's funeral, hoping to meet some of the people bound up in the inquiry... whatever the consequences for his personal life might be. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh stays on after the funeral in the hope of gathering clues. But someone is gathering information on HIM at the same time. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rallying from Long Covid symptoms, Hugh plans a couple of detective excursions. But it's under his own roof that a few questions need answering. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh and Calum have an awful lot to talk about. After that, a night out for one of them... or maybe both. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh (with Calum in tow) is back off to the site of the murder, with a long list of people to interview. But someone seems to have beaten him to it. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blindsided by news headlines when he wakes up, Hugh embarks on a frantic day of investigations - but the last journey of the day is one he might regret making. CONTENT WARNING: brief graphic description of autopsy procedure. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh is unexpectedly invited to meet the number one fan of 'Shake It Up' - a man he helped turn over to police years ago - and hears a troubling conspiracy theory. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh receives a startling proposition, finally sits down with Jade, and has a surprise visitor. Things are starting to make sense - but a bombshell is around the corner.Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer.To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorldTo join the community of detectives head to Discord: discord.gg/2eD3ZJ5UGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.




