Murder With Masala [Mrs Sidhu Investigates]

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

Starring Meera Syal.

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.

Comedy Drama by Suk Pannu.

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.

Editor: Leon Chambers

Director: Marilyn Imrie

Producer: Gordon Kennedy

Executive Producer: Chris Pye

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

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

Produced by Gordon Kennedy.

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

Starring Meera Syal.

After Mrs Sidhu's evidence gives Inspector Burton a panic attack, she is soon on the trail of Josh Lucas, the playboy heir to the Lucas title and fortune - but Josh has turned over a new leaf.

Meanwhile Inspector Burton, ever eager to impress the rich and famous, jumps at the chance when Lady Lucas offers her help in the search of the property.

Mrs Sidhu is furious and suspects manipulation of both the evidence and the Inspector.

Comedy drama by Suk Pannu.

Josh. - Justin Edwards

Mrs Brogan - Rachel Atkins

Director Marilyn Imrie

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

The catering sleuth from Slough is on the trail of a missing bridesmaid. Stars Meera Syal.

Mrs Sidhu's search for missing bridesmaid Briony leads her to Lord Lucas's playboy son Josh. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017.

Her nose for trouble leads her to mysterious Spanish butler Carlos. But is Carlos what he seems? Is he merely a servant to Lady Lucas, or is there more going on...?

Lord Lucas, meanwhile, holes up in his office and watches old adverts for nasal hair trimmers.

Mrs Sidhu's Miss Marple Complex is questioned, and mishandled by Inspector Burton, while Tez has an unprofessional encounter with Lucy brought on by a shared interest in conspiracy theories.

Meera Syal stars as the Indian Aunty sleuth.

Director: Marilyn Imrie

Producers: Chris Pye & Gordon Kennedy

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

Meera Syal stars as the Indian aunty sleuth. What the butler saw is weirder than fiction.

The Indian aunty detective begins to suspect the staff at Lapsley Hall, in particular the butler. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017.

The discovery of Briony's body proves Mrs Sidhu's point, but the not the way she intended. As her obsession deepens, Tez attempts an intervention. Meanwhile Lady Lucas plunges forward with wedding plans.

Mrs Sidhu's determination to solve the case leads her to the mortuary, with unsettling results for Inspector Burton's breakfast.

With the wedding closing in, Mrs Sidhu juggles her problems with Mr Varma and solving the murder before the killer strikes again.

Meera Syal stars as Slough's Miss Marple.

Director: Marilyn Imrie

Producers: Chris Pye & Gordon Kennedy

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

Meera Syal stars as Slough's Miss Marple, as she finally solves the Lapsley Hall mystery.

Mrs Sidhu's determination to solve the case leads her to the mortuary, with unsettling results. Starring Meera Syal. From 2017.