7.9

Jonathan Creek•Season 1•Episode 2

Jack in the Box

7.9/10 · 585 votesMay 16, 199759 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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When veteran comedian Jack Holiday is found dead in a locked nuclear bunker inside a cliff, it looks like an open and shut case of suicide. However, Jack had crippling arthritis and couldn't even peel a banana himself let alone hold a gun to his

Directed byMarcus Mortimer

Written byDavid Renwick

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Jack in the Box

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The Reconstituted Corpse

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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

"Jack in the Box" is episode 2 of Jonathan Creek season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 585 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Marcus Mortimer and written by David Renwick, it aired on May 16, 1997.

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