
Caroline Catz
DI Kate Ashurst


TV SERIES
Murder in Suburbia was a British detective drama that ran for two series in 2004 and 2005. Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together this sassy, sexy investigative team uncovers the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's placid façade.

DI Kate Ashurst
DS Emma Scribbins

DCI Sullivan
1973Series
2022Series
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2004Series
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1967Series
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2024Series
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01DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the murder of a suburban woman whose seemingly ordinary life hides a web of secrets. As Ash and Scribbs dig deeper, they discover there was far more going on behind closed doors than anyone suspected.
02When a co-owner of Middleford's private golf club is found dead following his stag party, Ash and Scribbs investigate a circle of suspects and uncover sexual intrigue, infighting and corruption behind the club's respectable façade.
03A burned-out Mercedes containing a charred body leads Ash and Scribbs to Millionaire's Row, where their investigation uncovers secrets, jealousy and affairs among the wealthy residents.
04Ash and Scribbs investigate the murder of a prominent supporter of Jungle Alert, a charity for African animals. As they delve into the seemingly respectable lives of the charity's wealthy donors, they uncover a web of secrets hidden behind their suburban façade.
05When a school secretary is killed in a hit-and-run, Ash and Scribbs discover her influence over admissions may have made her some dangerous enemies. Their investigation reveals just how far some people will go to secure a place at the sought-after school.
06When notorious neighbour Bernard Lloyd is found bludgeoned to death with a hammer, DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the residents of Cherry Meadows, a quiet cul-de-sac where Bernard's nonstop DIY had made him plenty of enemies. With no shortage of irritated neighbours, Ash and Scribbs must determine who finally decided to silence him for good.