She was later replaced by Julia Sawalha, Sheridan Smith and Sarah Alexander, none of whom were quite up to Quentin’s standard, but the puzzle box cases remained just as addictive.
Writer David Renwick’s long-running hit wasn’t a “whodunit” but a “howdunit”. Magician’s consultant Creek ( Alan Davies) uses his knowledge of illusions to solve seemingly impossible locked room-style mysteries. With his unruly curls, duffel coat and windmill residence, Creek was a textbook eccentric hero. Sparks flew in his relationship with sidekick Maddy Magellan ( Caroline Quentin). She was later replaced by Julia Sawalha, Sheridan Smith and Sarah Alexander, none of whom were quite up to Quentin’s standard, but the puzzle box cases remained just as addictive. Its devoted cult following haven’t given up hope of a revival. Over to you, Messrs Renwick and Davies. Read our Jonathan Creek review