Jonathan Creek S1E1 — The Wrestler's Tomb

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Jonathan Creek•Season 1•Episode 1

The Wrestler's Tomb

7.7/10 · 709 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

Susan Belbin

Producer

David Renwick

Executive Producer

Clara Zita

Art Direction

Robert Shacklady

Clapper Loader

Mik Gough

Boom Operator

Lisa McArthur

Location Manager

Linda Conoboy

Art Direction

Billy Byrne

Best Boy Electric

Steve Whyment

Stunt Coordinator

Jamie Annett

Second Assistant Director

Karen Beale

Dresser

Ben Norrington

Sound Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Wrestler's Tomb" is episode 1 of Jonathan Creek season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 709 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