The Good Ship Murder

The Good Ship Murder
GenreCrime drama
Mystery
Created by
  • Mike Benson
  • Paul Matthew Thompson
Based on
  • An Original Idea
  • from Ben Frow
Starring
Composers
  • Eimear MacCarrick
  • Dave Fox
  • Joel White
  • Chris Hague
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series3
No. of episodes24
Production
Executive producers
  • Paul Matthew Thompson
  • Mike Benson
ProducerSandra MacIver
Cinematography
  • Andy Clark
  • Mark Waters
Editors
  • John Phillipson
  • Dara McKeagney
Running time42 minutes
Production companyClapperboard Studios
Original release
NetworkChannel 5
Release13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) –
present
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The Good Ship Murder is a British television crime drama series created by Paul Matthew Thompson and Mike Benson, set on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship. It follows a retired detective-turned cabaret singer solving murders on board. It stars Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley. The series began broadcast on Channel 5 on 13 October 2023. The programme was renewed for two more series and a Christmas special in 2024.