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Magpie Murders

What Makes a Great Mystery?

What is it that makes a mystery story truly great? Creator Anthony Horowitz, Lesley Manville, Tim McMullan, and more share their thoughts.

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Magpie Murders Season 2022
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52:45
Susan cracks her case then accompanies Pünd as he lays out the solution to Alan's book.
Episode 5
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53:05
Pünd wraps up his investigation, promising, “Very soon all will be made clear!”
Episode 4
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53:05
The plot of Alan's new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
Episode 3
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53:05
Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO of his publishing firm.
Episode 2
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Everyone he knew had reason to kill Alan Conway. Was his fatal fall actually murder?
Episode 1
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52:24
A mystery author turns in his latest manuscript, but the last chapter is missing.
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