Whodunnit?
Whodunnit? is a British television game show, broadcast between 1972 and 1978 for ITV by Thames Television. It was written by Lance Percival and Jeremy Lloyd, and hosted first by Edward Woodward. One of the panelists in the first series was Jon Pertwee, who took over as the show's presenter from season two. Each week it featured a short murder-mystery drama enacted in front of a panel of celebrity guests who then had to interview the remaining characters to establish who the murderer was. Patrick Mower and Anouska Hempel became the permanent panelists from season three onwards, with two guest celebrities each episode. The only clue was that only the murderer could lie. Whodunnit? originally adopted a conventional panel-game studio layout, but from series three onwards utilised the murder scene itself as the set. It was similar in format, although not officially connected to, the popular board game Cluedo. The theme to the show was written by Tony Hatch
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Plot Summary
Whodunnit? was a British television game show where a team of celebrities had to solve a "murder mystery" presented to them. Each episode featured a staged murder, and the celebrity panel would interview actors playing the suspects to deduce the killer. The show combined elements of mystery, drama, and light-hearted comedy as the celebrities navigated the clues and red herrings.
Critical Reception
As a game show, 'Whodunnit?' was generally well-received for its engaging format and the celebrity participation. It provided light entertainment for audiences, with its blend of mystery and humor appealing to a broad demographic. The show is remembered fondly by fans of classic British television.
What Reviewers Say
- Entertaining premise combining mystery and celebrity interaction.
- A light-hearted and engaging game show format.
- Relied heavily on the wit of the celebrity panel and the actors involved.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Whodunnit?' (1978) is not readily available, as it was a television game show from an earlier era. However, it is generally recalled as a popular and enjoyable program for its time.
Fun Fact
The show's premise was a precursor to many modern interactive mystery games and reality television shows that involve solving crimes or puzzles.
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