‘Jonathan Creek’ special review: ‘Daemons’ Roost’ is the best the show’s been in years

[To the tune of the show’s ‘Danse Macabre’ title sequence…] ‘Jonathan Creek, Jonathan Creek; In recent years his show has been quite weak. The quality’s begun to leak; Is this one much better? Let’s take a peek…’ Well, Jonathan Creek‘s 2016 Christmas special, ‘Daemon’s Roost’, is neither festive, nor particularly special but it is the … >

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‘Jonathan Creek’ first look: Alan Davies returns in new special ‘Daemons’ Roost’

The BBC has released the first promotional image for the upcoming Jonathan Creek Christmas special. Titled ‘Daemons’ Roost’, the brand new 90-minute episode began filming in August. Written by series creator David Renwick, the festive special sees Alan Davies return as Creek, alongside Sarah Alexander (The Worst Week Of My Life) as his wife, Polly. Buy … >

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5 ways to make ‘Jonathan Creek’ good again

You’ve probably heard that to celebrate 20 years(!) since the show first aired, Jonathan Creek is returning with a new one-off special. Titled ‘Daemon’s Roost’ (I already checked to see if there was a sneaky anagram in that title), it will apparently be ‘the spookiest episode ever’ and will see Jonathan in ‘real danger’. And … >

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‘Jonathan Creek’ returning for 20th anniversary special

Alan Davies has confirmed that Jonathan Creek will be back for a one-off special. The actor and QI panelist told DS: “We’re doing it in the summer – we’re shooting a 90-minute one-off.” He added: “It’s 20 years since the first series. 20 years! It’s unbelievable. I’ll try and drop a few pounds so I’m … >

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5 of the best ‘Jonathan Creek’ episodes

‘Daa-dum dee-dum da-dum-dee-dum, daa-dum-dum da da da da dum-dee-dummm!’ Ahh the haunting strains of ‘Danse Macabre’ (what do you mean you thought it was the old spice song?) It can only mean you’ve accidentally tuned your radio to Classic FM while vigorously twiddling, or Jonathan Creek‘s back. In this case it’s the latter, as we … >

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Caroline Quentin on ‘Jonathan Creek’ return: ‘I’d love to’

Jonathan Creek star Caroline Quentin has announced that she is keen to film new episodes of the comedy-drama. Quentin played crime writer Maddy Magellan for the show’s first three series, between 1997 and 2000. Speaking to Graham Norton on his BBC Radio 2 show, the actress revealed: “I would love to go back and do … >

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