Australian Cluedo TV Series Episode Guide
(Information provided by Damian Griffin)
SERIES 1 - 1992Series Notes: The Australian series is set in Brindabella Homestead. The style of the show is slightly different to the British version here the audience interview the suspects (rather than a panel as in the UK version) and can win a holiday if they are the first to the solution. Also, later scenes show an Detective Sergeant Stanley Bogong coming in to investigate the murder, revealing more information. Each episode is 50 minutes. |
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| Presenter : | Ian McFadyen | ||
| Cast : | Mrs Elizabeth Peacock : | Jane Badler | |
| Colonel Mike Mustard : | George Mallaby | ||
| Reverend Clement Green : | Peter Sumner | ||
| Professor Peter Plum : | Andrew Daddo | ||
| Miss Vivienne Scarlett : | Nicola Paull | ||
| Mrs Blanche White : | Joy Westmore | ||
| Det. Sgt. Stanley Bogong : | Frank Gallacher | ||
| 1.1 | A Fete Worse Than Death, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Frederick Stokes : | Rod Mullinar | |
| Weapons: | Shot Gun,
Dressing Gown Cord,
Brass Clock, Rat Poison, Stone Ornament, Kitchen Knife. |
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| Summary: | While preparing for a local fete, the household is introduced to Mrs Peacock's newfound love interest - but are his intentions all that they seem? | ||
| 1.2 | A Nest Of Vipers, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Janet Tipple : | Caz Lederman | |
| Weapons: | Cork Screw,
Chicken Shears,
Rifle, Snake Venom, Power Cord, Broken Bottle. |
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| Summary: | An investigative journalist comes to write about Professor Plum’s interest in snakes and manages to uncover even more stories. | ||
| 1.3 | Palms Of An Architect, by Tony Cavanaugh | ||
| Guest Cast : | Roger Plum : | Cameron Daddo | |
| Weapons: | Pistol,
Shot Gun,
Riding Crop, Kitchen Knife, Hammer, Knife Sharpening Steel. |
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| Summary: | Professor Plum’s brother visits and his jealous tongue wastes no time in disturbing Plum’s otherwise comfortable lifestyle. | ||
| 1.4 | The Man Who Knew Too Much, by Graeme Farmer | ||
| Guest Cast : | Robert Smale : | Tim Hughes | |
| Weapons: | Deadly Nightshade,
Rope,
Cushion, Pills, Piano Wire, Pocket Knife. |
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| Summary: | Miss Scarlett hires a private investigator to examine how her inheritance is being managed, but it seems the man already knows more than the household can afford. | ||
| 1.5 | Goodwill To All Men, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Aunt Evelina : | Beverly Dunn | |
| Weapons: | Pistol,
Poison,
Spider, Letter Opener, Brick, Belt. |
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| Summary: | Christmas at Brindabella Homestead brings with it rivalry, hatred, forgotten memories and an Aunt who claims the house is actually her inheritance. | ||
| 1.6 | Madame Rosamonda, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Madame Rosamonda : | Maggie Miller | |
| Weapons: | Pistol,
Paper Knife,
Poison, Luggage Strap, Native Club, Urn. |
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| Summary: | The household partake in séances where the voices of the dead come back to haunt them - but is the mystic all she appears? | ||
| 1.7 | Greater Love Hath No Man, by Elizabeth Coleman | ||
| Guest Cast : | Isabella Goodley : | Bernadette Walsh | |
| Basil Goodley : | James Wright | ||
| Weapons: | Hair Ribbon,
Shot Gun,
Bleach, Spade, Barbeque Prongs, Marble Figurine. |
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| Summary: | Reverend Green helps a troubled young girl flee to the homestead from her abusive father. All is going fine until her father is found dead in the house. | ||
| 1.8 | The First Lady, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Harold Felon : | Simon Chilvers | |
| Weapons: | Gelignite,
Pistol,
Weed Killer, Paperweight, Gardening Fork, Paper Knife. |
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| Summary: | A politician - possibly a future Prime Minister - visits to seek the hand of a future first lady, but who will win the privilege of marrying the blackmailer? | ||
| 1.9 | The Axeman Cometh, by Ray Boseley | ||
| Guest Cast : | Warren "Axeman" Hackett : | Peter O’Brien | |
| Weapons: | Dental Floss,
Dog Tags,
Gold Record, Candlestick, Toadstools, Tuning Fork. |
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| Summary: | A heavy metal artist is rescued from a motorbike crash and shows gratitude to the household with his late night noise and blackmail. | ||
| 1.10 | The Kiss Off, by Tony Cavanagh | ||
| Guest Cast : | Jan Mustard : | Fiona Corke | |
| David : | Simon Westaway | ||
| Weapons: | Knife,
Figurine Blade,
Poker, Bow and Arrow, Poison, Bible Cord. |
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| Summary: | Colonel Mustard’s daughter arrives at the house for her wedding, but the vegetarian atheist groom-to-be has his eyes set on more than just his future bride. | ||
| 1.11 | A Body To Die For, by Victoria Madden | ||
| Guest Cast : | as Dr "Gorgeous" George Guise : | Daniel Abineri | |
| Weapons: | Glass Pyramid,
Sweat Band,
Pills, Dumbbell, Chocolate Mousse, Skipping Rope. |
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| Summary: | The household is thrown into bitter rivalry as a health instructor persuades Miss Scarlett and Mrs Peacock to join his body-worshipping organisation. | ||
| 1.12 | The Spy Who Came In With A Cold, by Karin Altman | ||
| Guest Cast : | Matilda Mayberry : | Linda Cropper | |
| Weapons: | Knife,
Silver Tray,
Skewer, Toxin, Syringe, Stocking. |
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| Summary: | Mrs Peacock is determined to improve her bridge game and her greatest rival is no help. But why has the bridge tutor really come to the house? | ||
| 1.13 | Still Life, by Graeme Farmer | ||
| Guest Cast : | Charles Letan : | Adrian Wright | |
| Weapons: | Meat Cleaver,
Insecticide Dust,
Knick-Knack Stand, Pallet Knife, Pistol, Cigarette Lighter. |
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| Summary: | Professor Plum’s university colleague has arrived to copy a Van Gogh of Mrs Peacock’s. However his French arrogance manages to disturb the whole household. | ||
SERIES 2 - 1992Series Notes: The Australian series is set in Brindabella Homestead. The style of the show is slightly different to the British version here the audience interview the suspects (rather than a panel as in the UK version) and can win a holiday if they are the first to the solution. Also, later scenes show an Detective Sergeant Stanley Bogong coming in to investigate the murder, revealing more information. Each episode is 50 minutes. |
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| Presenter : | Ian McFadyen | ||
| Cast : | Mrs Elizabeth Peacock : | Jane Badler | |
| Colonel Mike Mustard : | George Mallaby | ||
| Reverend Clement Green : | Peter Sumner | ||
| Professor Peter Plum : | Andrew Daddo | ||
| Miss Vivienne Scarlett : | Nicola Paull | ||
| Mrs Blanche White : | Joy Westmore | ||
| Det. Sgt. Stanley Bogong : | Frank Gallacher | ||
| 2.1 | Poison Pen, by Karin Altman | ||
| Guest Cast : | Bruno Fume : | David Argue | |
| Weapons: | Revolver,
Clock,
Camera, Fountain Pen, Swordfish, Boar’s Head. |
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| Summary: | A tabloid journalist is invited to write an article on Brindabella Homestead but has more sinister stories in mind. | ||
| 2.2 | A Brush With Death, by Karin Altman | ||
| Guest Cast : | Gloria : | Lynda Stoner | |
| Weapons: | Steam Iron,
Cushion,
Scarf, Nail File, Vegetable Knife, Ground Glass. |
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| Summary: | Miss Scarlett and Professor Plum are having their engagement party and a hairdresser/dance instructor is called to spice things up. | ||
| 2.3 | With A Smile On His Dial, by Elizabeth Coleman | ||
| Guest Cast : | Buzz Bradshaw III : | John O’May | |
| Weapons: | Tie,
Gold Brick,
Pistol, Bayonet, Rat Poison, Knitting Needle. |
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| Summary: | A motivation expert tries to show everyone how to get rich - though his methods aren’t always as innocent as the household would like. | ||
| 2.4 | Where There’s A Will, by Michael Harvey | ||
| Guest Cast : | Clarry Trotter : | Sidney Jackson | |
| Weapons: | Scarf,
Scissors,
Meat Mallet, Shot Gun, Cork Screw, Wheel Brace. |
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| Summary: | The owner of a large butcher chain arrives with not much time left to live and with a much sought-after will to be written into. | ||
| 2.5 | Death And Taxes, by Vince Moran | ||
| Guest Cast : | Fergus Featherstone : | Bruce Myles | |
| Weapons: | Pistol,
Knife,
Ornament, Brick, Weed Killer, Billiard Cue. |
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| Summary: | The taxman makes an unexpected visit and the household is forced to recalculate its priorities. | ||
| 2.6 | Murder Most Foul, by Michael Harvey | ||
| Guest Cast : | Sebastian Smith : | John Gregg | |
| Weapons: | Dagger,
Garrotte,
Pistol, Sword, Poison Phial, Battle Axe. |
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| Summary: | A thespian offers the guests a sneak preview of his Shakespearian performances, which ultimately leads to his dramatic demise. | ||
| 2.7 | Hush, Hush, Sweet Scarlett, by Victoria Madden and Lewis Bellamy | ||
| Guest Cast : | Tom Branchflower : | David Franklin | |
| Weapons: | Stake,
Switch,
Knife, Secateurs, Insecticide, Mantrap. |
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| Summary: | A character from the household’s past comes to seek revenge for the destruction of his family, making a nightmare of everyone’s lives. | ||
| 2.8 | False Profits, by Graeme Farmer | ||
| Guest Cast : | Sister Ishtar : | Belinda Davey | |
| Weapons: | Beads,
Rifle,
Ornamental Dagger, Hose, Fumigant, Divination Pond. |
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| Summary: | The leader of a cult group comes to the house, intent on coercing Mrs. Peacock into her cult, relieving her of all her possesions and turning the house into a temple to "The Mother Of All Goddesses". | ||
