The Directed Detective

The Directed Detective
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Two hosts. One of them has plotted a murder mystery. The other must direct the detective and solve the case within ten episodes.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: Chapters 1 – 2

    Series 1, Episode 1 (Prologue, Chapters 1 and 2) Join Ian Pearce as he attempts to solve an original murder mystery. Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    37 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: Chapters 3 – 7

    Series 1, Episode 2 (Chapters 3 – 7) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    47 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: Chapters 8 – 12

    Series 1, Episode 3 (Chapters 8 – 12) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    51 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: Chapters 13 – 15

    Series 1, Episode 4 (Chapters 13 – 15) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate The Beard / Dylan – First seen exiting William Peterson’s building The Fox / Tasha – William Peterson’s upstairs neighbour The Third Chap – Charlie Sheppard’s golfing buddy Blondie – First seen walking home with the Third Chap from a house over the bridge The Third Doris – First seen exiting a flat with Dylan and walking to work with him Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     The Beard / Dylan 3.     The Fox / Tasha 4.     The Third Chap 5.     Blondie 6.     The Third Doris Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    1h 1m

  5. EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: Chapters 16 – 20

    Series 1, Episode 5 (Chapters 16 – 20) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree (Henry and Maureen) – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Caledonia Woman – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    1h 42m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Episode 6: Chapters 21 – 23

    Series 1, Episode 6 (Chapters 21 – 23) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    56 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode 7: Chapters 24 – 26

    Series 1, Episode 7 (Chapters 24 – 26) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Caledonia Woman/Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    41 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode 8: Chapters 27 – 29

    Series 1, Episode 8 (Chapters 27 – 29) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    1h 5m

  9. EPISODE 9

    Episode 9: Chapters 30 – 31

    Series 1, Episode 9 (Chapters 30 – 31) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    13 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Episode 10: Chapters 32 – 36

    Series 1, Episode 10 (Chapters 32 – 36) Cast List (updated when applicable): Madoc Hayden – Private detective Aaron Hitchcock – Murder victim William Peterson – Aaron’s friend; last known person to see Aaron alive The Washing Up Inspector – William Peterson’s flatmate David Norman – William Peterson’s flatmate Rosie Hitchcock – Aaron’s mother James Hitchcock – Aaron’s father Charlie Sheppard – Golf GTI owner The Professors Plumtree – Volvo owners Sarah Lang – Aaron’s flatmate Rachel – Aaron’s flatmate George Reed – Aaron’s flatmate Barry Pikestaff – Taxi driver Felicity – First seen in taxi with Dylan on the night of the murder Victoria/Mummy Clarke – Elizabeth's mother Barton/Daddy Clarke – Elizabeth's Father Charlie’s photo fridge display: 1.     Charlie 2.     Dylan 3.     Tasha 4.     Joshua 5.     Elizabeth 6.     Poppy Credits: Introduction: Katty Heath  Hosts: Ian Pearce and Tom Knight Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

    47 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    The Colour of His Trade Audiobook

    Just the story from Series One of The Directed Detective, unabridged and uninterrupted, for those who wish to revisit it. For the full experience, listen to the episodes first, as they contain essential context. The eBook is available now. Links below. Credits: Writers: Tom Knight and Ian Pearce Narrator: Nicholas Boulton  Director of Narration: Lowri Ann Davies Artwork: Eddie Loughran  Support the show NO GENERATIVE AI WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. Merch: The Directed Detective Mug eBook Links: Amazon UK Amazon US TheDirectedDetective@outlook.com

  • 11 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Two hosts. One of them has plotted a murder mystery. The other must direct the detective and solve the case within ten episodes.

Information

  • Creator
    The Directed Detective
  • Episodes
    11
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Thomas Knight
  • Show Website
    The Directed Detective