Your Complete Guide to British Cozy Mystery Television
Cozy crime telly is a uniquely British treasure – where murders happen in picturesque villages, vicars solve crimes between sermons, and gardeners unearth bodies alongside the begonias. From the dreaming spires of Oxford in Inspector Morse to the deadly villages of Midsomer Murders, from eccentric detectives like Professor T to amateur sleuths like Rosemary & Thyme, British cozy mysteries offer the perfect blend of intrigue, charm, and reassurance that order will always be restored by the final credits.
Number of Shows – 41
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The Cozy Crime Index is your comprehensive database for tracking the characters and episodes across British cozy mystery series. Browse complete character lists for each show, discover which episodes feature your favourite detectives, and explore the intricate web of relationships that make these series so compelling. Whether you’re trying to remember which episode of Grantchester introduced a particular character, or want to track recurring faces across Agatha Raisin, we’ve got you covered.
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Dive into our growing collection of series, from long-running favourites like New Tricks to newer gems like The Marlow Murder Club. Each show page includes complete episode guides, character databases, and series information – everything you need to enhance your viewing experience or refresh your memory before the next series begins.
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The Good Ship Murder
Former police detective Jack Grayling, pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship’s first officer, Kate…
Cooper & Fry
Set in the mystery-shrouded Peak District, the series follows two mismatched young detectives: affable local Ben Cooper and guarded newcomer Diane Fry.
The Bletchley Circle
Four former Bletchley Park codebreakers reunite in 1950s London to use their wartime intelligence skills to solve murders and crimes that the police have overlooked. Led by Susan Gray, these brilliant women must balance their…
Pie in the Sky
After a botched sting operation, and denied his imminent retirement, DI Crabbe is suspended from the police and opens his own restaurant. However, his ex-boss, Assistant Chief Constable Freddy Fisher, constantly calls him back on…
New Tricks
When three retired detectives are brought back to form the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS), their old-school methods clash with modern policing but prove surprisingly effective at cracking cold cases. Led by a…
Murder Most Puzzling
Based on the books by Parnell Hall, The series sees Cora, who recently moved to the sleepy English town of Bakerbury with her niece, asked to help the local police with a strange murder where…
Mrs Bradley Mysteries
Paired with her reliable and devoted chauffeur, Mrs Bradley’s finely honed skills of investigation seek out the truth behind mysteries surrounding death at the opera, crimes of passion at a circus, poisoning and family secrets.
Midsomer Murders
Violent crimes shatter the peacefulness of the Midsomer community, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly…
Inspector Morse
spector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter’s series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, plus a large cast…
Foyle’s War
During World War II, Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle finds himself fighting a different kind of war on the home front—investigating murder, black market profiteering, and corruption in the coastal town of Hastings, Sussex. With…
Death Valley
Thrown together by the murder of John’s neighbour, John and Janie are an odd, yet hilarious duo with opposing instincts. Every week, they get to the bottom of gripping murders, with various stunning Welsh locations…