Mrs Sidhu Investigates: Murder With Masala

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Mrs Sidhu Investigates

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Comedy drama by Suk Pannu, starring Meera Syal as the nosey aunty fascinated by murder.

Comedy drama by Suk Pannu, starring Meera Syal as an interfering Indian chef obsessed with murder.

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Meera Syal

Justin Edwards

Amy Morgan

Vincent Ebrahim

Rachel Atkins

Hamza Jeetooa

Suk Pannu

Marilyn Imrie

Gordon Kennedy

Mrs Sidhu Investigates: Murder With Masala: 1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes

1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes

Murder With Masala

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Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple, the nosey aunty fascinated by murder.

When a bridesmaid goes missing, nosey Mrs Sidhu interferes in Lord and Lady Lucas's wedding plans. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017.

Mrs Sidhu is Slough's answer to Miss Marple.

She’s a nosey Indian chef who gets mixed up in society crimes.

Since her husband's death, she’s built a successful reputation as a caterer expanding into well-heeled Berkshire, where posh clients pay better. 

But when crime strikes, Mrs Sidhu embroils Inspector Burton – while at home, she’s plagued by her wily catering supplier Mr Varma and her wayward son, Tez.

In the opening episode, Mrs Sidhu heads to a posh wedding at Lapsley Hall where the bride appeals for her help in finding her missing maid of honour. 

Meanwhile her son Tez is angry when she employs a French sous chef.

Starring Meera Syal.  

Suk Pannu's four-part comedy drama.  

Mrs Sidhu …… Meera Syal
Josh / Inspector Burton …… Justin Edwards
Jemma / Briony …… Amy Morgan
Mr Varma / Lord Lucas …… Vincent Ebrahim
Mrs Broghan / Lady Lucas …… Rachel Atkins
Tez / Sergeant …… Hamza Jeetooa

Producer:  Gordon Kennedy.

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.

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