Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Samosas, Suspicion And Stately Homes | 20171004 | Mrs Sidhu is Slough's answer to Miss Marple. 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. |
| 02 | The Peril Of The Poisoned Puddle | 20171011 | Mrs Sidhu is a caterer from Slough, who is still busy sleuthing on the side. 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. Mrs Sidhu - Meera Syal Jemma - Amy Morgan Tez - Hamza Jeetooa Mr Varma - Vincent Ebrahim 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. Comedy drama by Suk Pannu, starring Meera Syal as the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. |
| 03 | Murder Corked | 20171018 | Mrs Sidhu is determined to put her humiliation in the stables behind her and win back Inspector Burton's trust. 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. Mrs Sidhu - Meera Syal Josh - Justin Edwards Inspector Burton - Justin Edwards Jemma - Amy Morgan Briony - Amy Morgan Mr Varma - Vincent Ebrahim Lord Lucas - Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan - Rachel Atkins Lady Lucas - Rachel Atkins Tez - Hamza Jeetooa Sergeant - Hamza Jeetooa 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. Comedy drama by Suk Pannu, starring Meera Syal as the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. |
| 04 | She Sleeps With The Carp | 20171025 | Mrs Sidhu battles to finally solve the Lapsley Hall mystery. 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. Mrs Sidhu - Meera Syal Josh - Justin Edwards Inspector Burton - Justin Edwards Jemma - Amy Morgan Briony - Amy Morgan Mr Varma - Vincent Ebrahim Lord Lucas - Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan - Rachel Atkins Lady Lucas - Rachel Atkins Tez - Hamza Jeetooa Sergeant - Hamza Jeetooa 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. Comedy drama by Suk Pannu, starring Meera Syal as the nosey aunty fascinated by murder. |