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Hetty Wainthropp: 30 Years Since Beloved Detective Debuted
7 Feb
Summary
- The detective show Hetty Wainthropp Investigates premiered 30 years ago.
- Dame Patricia Routledge starred as the titular character in the series.
- The show was cancelled after its fourth season despite initial plans for a fifth.
Thirty years ago, audiences were first introduced to Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, a popular detective drama. The show, which premiered on January 3, 1996, has reached its milestone anniversary, prompting BBC4 to re-air the series. The season one finale aired recently on Saturday night.
Starring Dame Patricia Routledge as the sharp-witted Hetty, the series followed her adventures setting up a detective agency. She was supported by cast members including Dominic Monaghan and Derek Benfield.
Despite its fan base, the show concluded after its fourth season. Patricia Routledge later expressed disappointment, stating the cast had been informed of plans for a fifth season that never materialized, describing the situation as a betrayal by the BBC.
