Murder of a Famous Bastard

About Murder of a Famous Bastard

An episodic murder mystery story written by and starring Mark Watson with many guest stars. Struggling private detective Hugh Flounder is surprised to be invited to the 60th birthday party of one of the country’s best known TV personalities. The morning after the party, the TV star is dead. It’s the chance Hugh has been waiting for – but he’s a suspect like everyone else. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21, 22-23); David Thomas (eps 7-8); and Steve Doherty (eps 15-20, and 24). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. You can get ad-free episodes and become a supporter of the podcast: with a Patreon subscription: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld. The episodes are also delivered slightly early; you have access to behind-the-scenes videos and news; also, you qualify for loads of free tickets to Mark's shows, exclusive online performances, personal videos and other treats. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Mark Watson

Category

comedy · fiction · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episode

28 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jun 2026

   Episode 24: Listen To Your Heart (SEASON FINALE)

   Hugh returns to the Glenbale to confront the killer. But what happens next? Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Episode 23: Dead Of Night

   On a supposed holiday in Spain, Hugh begins the endgame. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   14 Jun 2026

   Episode 22: The Things You Can't Buy

   With a combination of good fortune and deduction, Hugh comes within touching distance of finding out who murdered Stevie Chase. He just needs to make sure he stays alive himself. Produced by Impatient Productions. Edited by Ralph Foster (eps 1-4, 9, 12); Richard Hughes (eps 5-6, 10, 11, 13); David Thomas (eps 7-8). Artwork by Haiminh Le. Music composed by Mat Ryer. To become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWorld or tip at https://ko-fi.com/moafb. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

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