Whodunnit? (1973-1977)
EndedGame Show show
Whodunnit? was a British television game show that originally aired on ITV.
Each week it featured a short murder-mystery drama enacted in front of a panel of celebrity guests who then had to establish who the murderer was. The panel members could interview the remaining characters, with only clue being that only the murderer could lie. Each panelist could also request to see a short replay of one section of the initial drama, which would often include events as they occurred and flashbacks as seen and narrated by individual suspects.
Network
Scheduleevery Monday (60 min)
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S05E05 | Last Tango in Tooting | Jul 25, 1977 |
| S05E04 | The Q43 Experiment | Jul 18, 1977 |
| S05E03 | No Happy Returns | Jul 11, 1977 |
| S05E02 | Village Fate | Jul 4, 1977 |
| S05E01 | The Rajah's Ruby | Jun 27, 1977 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
Whodunnit? premiere?
The TV show premiered on June 15, 1973.
Who created Whodunnit??
The TV show was created by Jeremy Lloyd.
What was the genre of Whodunnit??
Whodunnit? was a crime drama/mystery TV show.
What was the setting of Whodunnit??
The show was set in an English manor house.
Who played the role of the detective in Whodunnit??
Jon Pertwee played the role of the detective in Whodunnit?.
How many contestants were there in each episode?
The show had six contestants in each episode.
Did Whodunnit? use a panel of celebrity guests to help solve the crime?
Yes, the show used a panel of celebrity guests to help solve the crime.
Was the show broadcasted live?
No, Whodunnit? was recorded and later broadcasted on television.
What was the prize for correctly solving the crime?
The prize for correctly solving the crime was a golden magnifying glass.
Did the actors in Whodunnit? break character during filming?
No, the actors in the show did not break character during filming.
Was Whodunnit? a British TV show?
Yes, Whodunnit? was a British TV show.
Was the show filmed in black and white or color?
The show was filmed in color.
Was the show ever rebooted?
Yes, the show was rebooted in the United States in 2013.
How many episodes were there in the 1973 version of Whodunnit??
There were 6 episodes in the 1973 version of Whodunnit?.
Who was the host of Whodunnit?
Edward Woodward was the host of Whodunnit?.
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