Patricia Routledge stars as savvy sleuth Hetty Wainthropp, with Dominic Monaghan as her assistant Geoffrey and Derek Benfield as her husband Robert. A cosy crime drama set in Lancashire.
Main cast
- Hetty WainthroppPatricia Routledge1–4Main
- GeoffreyDominic Monaghan1–4Main
- Robert WainthroppDerek Benfield1–4Main
Supporting cast
- DS MickledoreDavid Healy3–4Supp
- PC EdwardsRuth McIntosh1–4Supp
- CyrilJohn Graham1–4Supp
- Mrs. TillingMary Healey1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- MollyJane Lowe1Guest
- FrankChris Jury2Guest
- AuntiePatsy Rowlands3Guest
- Chief ConstableDudley Sutton4Guest
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About this cast
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is a British television mystery series broadcast on BBC One from 1996 to 1998. Created by David Cook, it stars Patricia Routledge as a resourceful Lancashire housewife who turns private detective, assisted by her young lodger Geoffrey and supported by her bemused husband Robert.
FAQs
Who plays Hetty Wainthropp in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?
Patricia Routledge portrays the lead character Hetty Wainthropp.
How many seasons of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates are there?
The series ran for four seasons from 1996 to 1998, totalling 22 episodes.
Is Hetty Wainthropp Investigates available on DVD or streaming?
Yes, the complete series has been released on DVD by Acorn Media and is also available to stream on platforms such as BritBox and Amazon Prime Video.
Who plays Geoffrey in the show?
Dominic Monaghan plays Geoffrey, Hetty’s young assistant.
What is the setting of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates?
The series is set in the fictional town of Darbley in Lancashire, England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026