In the BBC One series Murder Most Puzzling, Amanda Abbington leads as DCI Nina Pemberton, with Nikesh Patel as DS Arjun Malik and Victoria Hamilton as pathologist Dr. Eleanor Cross. The three solve impossible crimes in a picturesque…
Main cast
- DCI Nina PembertonAmanda Abbington1–3Main
- DS Arjun MalikNikesh Patel1–3Main
- Dr. Eleanor CrossVictoria Hamilton1–3Main
Supporting cast
- DC Holly BarnesAmy-Leigh Hickman1–3Supp
- Marty Thorne, local reporterRhashan Stone1–3Supp
- PC Dave MasonDean-Charles Chapman1–2Supp
- Catherine Pendlebury, mayorSusan Lynch1–3Supp
- Tom Pemberton, Nina’s husbandWarren Brown1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Marcus Langbridge, antiques dealerJames Fleet1Guest
- Lydia Finch, landownerEmer Kenny2Guest
- Vicar George HaywardTim McInnerny3Guest
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About this cast
Murder Most Puzzling is a BBC One cosy mystery series that premiered in 2022. Set in the fictional Cotswold town of Hobbledown, the show follows DCI Nina Pemberton as she untangles locked-room murders and other baffling cases with her team.
FAQs
Who plays DCI Nina Pemberton in Murder Most Puzzling?
Amanda Abbington plays DCI Nina Pemberton.
How many seasons of Murder Most Puzzling are there?
As of 2025, three seasons have aired, with a fourth season commissioned.
Where is Murder Most Puzzling filmed?
The series is filmed on location in the Cotswolds, notably in the village of Castle Combe and around Gloucestershire.
Is Murder Most Puzzling based on books?
No, it is an original creation by writer and executive producer Dan Sefton.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026