
The Directed Detective
The Directed Detective
Two hosts. One of them has plotted a murder mystery. The other must direct the detective and solve the case within ten episodes.
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Episode Eight
The Directed Detective
06/16/24 • 64 min
Series 1, Episode 8
(Chapters 27 – 29)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother
Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Nine
The Directed Detective
06/22/24 • 13 min
Series 1, Episode 9
(Chapters 30 – 31)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother
Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Six
The Directed Detective
06/04/24 • 56 min
Series 1, Episode 6
(Chapters 21 – 23)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Seven
The Directed Detective
06/09/24 • 41 min
Series 1, Episode 7
(Chapters 24 – 26)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode One
The Directed Detective
05/12/24 • 36 min
Series 1, Episode 1
(Prologue, Chapters 1 and 2)
Join Ian Pearce as he attempts to solve an original murder mystery.
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Two
The Directed Detective
05/12/24 • 47 min
Series 1, Episode 2
(Chapters 3 – 7)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Three
The Directed Detective
05/15/24 • 50 min
Series 1, Episode 3
(Chapters 8 – 12)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Four
The Directed Detective
05/19/24 • 60 min
Series 1, Episode 4
(Chapters 13 – 15)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
The Beard / Dylan – First seen exiting William Peterson’s building
The Fox / Tasha – William Peterson’s upstairs neighbour
The Third Chap – Charlie Sheppard’s golfing buddy
Blondie – First seen walking home with the Third Chap from a house over the bridge
The Third Doris – First seen exiting a flat with Dylan and walking to work with him
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. The Beard / Dylan
3. The Fox / Tasha
4. The Third Chap
5. Blondie
6. The Third Doris
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]

Episode Five
The Directed Detective
05/27/24 • 102 min
Series 1, Episode 5
(Chapters 16 – 20)
Cast List (updated when applicable):
Madoc Hayden – Private detective
Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim
William Peterson – Aaron’s friend
The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate
David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate
Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother
James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father
Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner
The Professors Plumtree (Henry and Maureen) – Volvo owners
Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate
Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate
George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate
Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver
Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder
Charlie’s photo fridge display:
1. Charlie
2. Dylan
3. Tasha
4. Joshua
5. Elizabeth
6. Poppy
Credits:
Introduction: Katty Heath
Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight
Narrator: Nicholas Boulton
Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies
Artwork: Eddie Loughran
Ethically made merch
eBook Links:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
[email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Directed Detective have?
The Directed Detective currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does The Directed Detective cover?
The podcast is about Murder Mystery, Fiction, Whodunit, Drama, Podcasts, Books, Crime and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Directed Detective?
The episode title 'Episode One' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Directed Detective?
The average episode length on The Directed Detective is 75 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Directed Detective released?
Episodes of The Directed Detective are typically released every 5 days, 11 hours.
When was the first episode of The Directed Detective?
The first episode of The Directed Detective was released on Apr 14, 2024.
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