

Jonathan Creek
1997-05-09 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.6
Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.
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- Creators
- David Renwick
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- BBC Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Alan DaviesJonathan Creek
Sarah AlexanderPolly CreekTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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