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Time for Murder (1985)

Crime

Time for Murder is a 1985 British anthology crime series produced by Granada Television, featuring six standalone, hour-long mystery episodes with twists, dark humour, and macabre elements, starring popular actors like Charles Dance and Claire Bloom. Each episode presents a different story, such as a tutor becoming a murder suspect or a writer's spa vacation turning sinister, all united by the theme that 'there is always a time for murder'.

IMDb rating
6.0 (26 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
TV series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1985)

5.88 avg 6 episodes 6.4 → 4.4 59 min avg

Ep 1: 6.4 · 35 votesEp 2: 6.4 · 61 votesEp 3: 5.9 · 50 votesEp 4: 5.8 · 41 votesEp 5: 6.4 · 26 votesEp 6: 4.4 · 48 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Mister Clay, Mister Clay6.435
2The Murders at Lynch Cross6.461
3This Lightning Always Strikes Twice5.950
4Bright Smiler5.841
5Dust to Dust6.426
6The Thirteenth Day of Christmas4.448