Murder of a Famous Bastard

Mark Watson
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Comedy
  • Weekly Series

An episodic murder mystery story written by and starring Mark Watson with many guest stars. Struggling private detective Hugh Flounder is surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday party of one of the country’s best known TV personalities. The morning after the party, the TV star is dead. It’s the chance Hugh has been waiting for – but he’s a suspect like everyone else. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21); David Thomas (eps 7-8); and Steve Doherty (eps 15-20). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. You can get ad-free episodes and become a supporter of the podcast: with a Patreon subscription: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld. The episodes are also delivered slightly early; you have access to behind-the-scenes videos and news; also, you qualify for loads of free tickets to Mark's shows, exclusive online performances, personal videos and other treats. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 1

    Episode 1: Eating My Food, Drinking My Wine

    Struggling private investigator Hugh Flounder is very surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday celebrations of famous TV personality Stevie Chase, in Scotland. He's even more surprised the morning after, when Chase is found dead and everyone there is now a suspect in a murder investigation - including Hugh himself. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  2. Episode 2

    Episode 2: The Missing Five

    As the terrible news spreads, Hugh gets an impromptu interview with the hotel manager. But when he’s called in to see the police he faces a very uncomfortable question of his own. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. Episode 3

    Episode 3: Everything Is Of Interest

    Hugh experiences further discomfort under the scrutiny of Catriona, and there’s drama at the station as he tries to get away. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  4. Episode 4

    Episode 4: Slow Cooking

    Hugh escapes from Scotland, but with many more questions than answers (and without his bag). Those questions will only continue to pile up when he gets home. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  5. Episode 5

    Episode 5: Rollercoaster

    Having gone with a mysterious invitation to the 60th birthday of Stevie Chase, Hugh goes uninvited to Stevie's funeral, hoping to meet some of the people bound up in the inquiry... whatever the consequences for his personal life might be. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  6. Episode 6

    Episode 6: A Non-Trivial Amount Of Blood

    Hugh stays on after the funeral in the hope of gathering clues. But someone is gathering information on HIM at the same time. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  7. Episode 7

    Episode 7: Hurt The Ones You Love

    Rallying from Long Covid symptoms, Hugh plans a couple of detective excursions. But it's under his own roof that a few questions need answering. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. Episode 8

    Episode 8: Deep Water

    Hugh and Calum have an awful lot to talk about. After that, a night out for one of them... or maybe both. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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An episodic murder mystery story written by and starring Mark Watson with many guest stars. Struggling private detective Hugh Flounder is surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday party of one of the country’s best known TV personalities. The morning after the party, the TV star is dead. It’s the chance Hugh has been waiting for – but he’s a suspect like everyone else. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21); David Thomas (eps 7-8); and Steve Doherty (eps 15-20). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. You can get ad-free episodes and become a supporter of the podcast: with a Patreon subscription: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld. The episodes are also delivered slightly early; you have access to behind-the-scenes videos and news; also, you qualify for loads of free tickets to Mark's shows, exclusive online performances, personal videos and other treats. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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