Jonathan Creek S1E1 — The Wrestler's Tomb

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Jonathan Creek•Season 1•Episode 1

The Wrestler's Tomb

7.7/10 · 713 votesMay 9, 199789 min

Ranked #2 of 5 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Feature length pilot episode. Investigative crime writer Maddy Magellan joins forces with quirky magic expert Jonathan Creek to investigate when a painter, called Hedley Shale, is murdered in suspicious circumstances. However the way in which he was murdered doesn't quite add up.

Directed byMarcus Mortimer

Written byDavid Renwick

Next episodeE2 · Jack in the Box

Seasons5

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Season 1 Episodes5

E1 7.7Now viewing

The Wrestler's Tomb

E2 7.9

Jack in the Box

E3 7.6

The Reconstituted Corpse

E4 7.5

No Trace of Tracy

E5 7.6

The House of Monkeys

Cast2

Caroline Quentin

Maddy Magellan

Alan Davies

Jonathan Creek

Crew12

David Renwick

Writer

David Renwick

Executive Producer

Susan Belbin

Producer

Craig Irving

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Annie Hardinge

Costume Designer

Mark Funnell

Electrician

Judy Loe

Casting

Sheena Gunn

Assistant Costume Designer

Noel Probyn

Camera Operator

John Rake

Grip

Riley Clarke

Dresser

Brian Sullivan

Electrician

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Episode Summary

"The Wrestler's Tomb" is episode 1 of Jonathan Creek season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 713 votes, ranking #2 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Marcus Mortimer and written by David Renwick, it aired on May 9, 1997.

Next: E2 · Jack in the Box Best of Season 1