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DEATH VALLEY S2 - 8/815pm bbc1 sun - TV PACE NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 11/05/2026 22:15

Yah. It’s back. S2 of Death Valley

If you missed it last year go and watch s1

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5339318-death-valley-sun-9pm-bbc-1-tv-pace-no-spoilers

The unlikely crime solving duo make a welcome return as retired actor John Chapel and disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan, alongside regular cast Alexandria Riley (Helen Baxter), Steffan Rhodri (DCI Barry Clarke), Melanie Walters (Yvonne Mallowan) and Rithvik Andugula (DC Evan Chaudhry

Series two picks up a few months after the events of series one, Janie has been promoted to Detective Inspector and is busier than ever, with paperwork stacking up quicker than she can clear it.

To make matters worse, she’s been ignoring John since finding out he’s been dating her mum.

Janie’s hand is forced after a murder in a Community Payback group when DCI Barry Clarke forces her to bring John Chapel in as the department's consultant.

Series two sees John reluctantly re-enter the world of acting, on the set of an epic Welsh fantasy TV series, when the pair are called to investigate a murder.

Will this foray into his old thespian passion ignite something once forgotten in John?

One thing is certain, whether investigating a murder in a coastal fishing village, a sustainable commune or the competitive world of rugby, John and Janie will continue to bring justice to mid-Wales.

Some good guest roles coming up - Guest artists featured across the series include Jane Horrocks (Here We Go, Chicken Run), Hammed Animashaun (Black Ops, SNL UK), Alexandra Roach (Killing Eve, Bodies), Roisin Conaty (After Life, Last one Laughing), Mark Lewis Jones (Chernobyl, Baby Reindeer, Outlander), Jim Howick (Ghosts, Here we Go), Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty, Sandokan), Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing, The Cleaner), Lynn Hunter (Pushers & End of the Fxx World), Rhiannon Clements (Small Prophets, Pushers), Mike Bubbins (Mammoth) and Liz Carr (Silent Witness, Good Omens).

DEATH VALLEY - sun 8pm bbc 1 - TV PACE NO SPOILERS | Mumsnet

Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth play an unlikely crime-solving duo in the BBC's upcoming comedy drama Death Valley The show is a comedy drama,...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5339318-death-valley-sun-9pm-bbc-1-tv-pace-no-spoilers

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purpleme12 · 11/06/2026 20:57

Good to see Jamil from Good Ship Murder!

Blondeshavemorefun · 11/06/2026 21:25

purpleme12 · 11/06/2026 20:57

Good to see Jamil from Good Ship Murder!

Noooooo was it

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purpleme12 · 11/06/2026 21:38

Yes! My daughter loved seeing him! 😆

(PS you know you posted your comment before it was shown on Tele on Sunday? Not that it was really a spoiler but I'm guessing you didn't realise)

Blondeshavemorefun · 11/06/2026 22:12

purpleme12 · 11/06/2026 21:38

Yes! My daughter loved seeing him! 😆

(PS you know you posted your comment before it was shown on Tele on Sunday? Not that it was really a spoiler but I'm guessing you didn't realise)

not sure how I did that as was watching it Sunday night. Weird

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purpleme12 · 11/06/2026 22:13

It's on at 9.15

Blondeshavemorefun · 12/06/2026 07:36

Now I’m totally
confused as was on my planner

tho checking - looks like I’ve downloaded the previous episode so next one auto Downloaded so when I saw it on sky recordings I watched it few mins past 8 - thinking it was live

thankfully wasn’t a spoiler but a clever one liner

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/06/2026 19:04

E5 tonight

while running a rehabilitation course for a group of law breaking police officers, janie locks down CID when a member is founded

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Davros · 14/06/2026 19:28

I love the bit about the man who turns into a rat!

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/06/2026 20:17

I wonder what ONE liner will be in tonight about your previous Acting roles

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moto748e · 14/06/2026 22:51

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/06/2026 20:17

I wonder what ONE liner will be in tonight about your previous Acting roles

"They went with Martin in the end..." 😀

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/06/2026 13:17

moto748e · 14/06/2026 22:51

"They went with Martin in the end..." 😀

Indeed. Just seen it 😂

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Autumnleaves82 · 21/06/2026 16:46

Can anyone recommend anything similar to this? Easy watching, not any really serious themes/storylines, etc.

lazymum99 · 21/06/2026 17:31

Autumnleaves82 · 21/06/2026 16:46

Can anyone recommend anything similar to this? Easy watching, not any really serious themes/storylines, etc.

I’ve just started Under the Vines. Not a detective thing but easy watching and nice scenery

mum2jakie · 21/06/2026 18:40

Autumnleaves82 · 21/06/2026 16:46

Can anyone recommend anything similar to this? Easy watching, not any really serious themes/storylines, etc.

Have you seen Ludwig? Got a similar vibe to Death Valley.

Autumnleaves82 · 21/06/2026 18:51

Thanks, @lazymum99

Yes, @mum2jakie - I have seen Ludwig. I don’t watch much TV, so it’s funny that you recommended something I’ve seen.

I don’t often watch TV, but when I do, I need something that’s just easy watching and not dark or too serious.

Blondeshavemorefun · 21/06/2026 19:11

lazymum99 · 21/06/2026 17:31

I’ve just started Under the Vines. Not a detective thing but easy watching and nice scenery

That’s on my planner to watch

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Blondeshavemorefun · 21/06/2026 19:12

E6. Last one tonight

a sudden death at a funeral of a rugby player

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Imusthavesaiditwrong · 21/06/2026 19:14

Have already watched it. Have really enjoyed this series. I hope there is another. Perfect easy viewing and well acted.

Davros · 21/06/2026 23:31

Autumnleaves82 · 21/06/2026 16:46

Can anyone recommend anything similar to this? Easy watching, not any really serious themes/storylines, etc.

You could follow Blondes long thread on Telly Addicts where she identifies good and entertaining tv series and links to threads on each one. I keep an ongoing list, they’re not all on at the moment but probably available on catch up and some are definitely less cheesy than others. I’m sure I’ve missed some. I would say Death Valley is one of the “higher brow” ones for want of a better word.
Death in paradise
Beyond paradise
Return to paradise
Good Ship Murder
Madame Blanc mysteries
Chelsea detective
Whitstable Pearl
Hotel Portifino
Shakespeare and Hathaway
Miss Scarlet (and the Duke)
Father Brown
Sister Boniface
Marlow Murder club
Death Valley
Taste for Murder

Autumnleaves82 · 22/06/2026 06:08

Thank you @Davros

Blondeshavemorefun · 22/06/2026 21:30

Perfect list well done

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purpleme12 · 25/06/2026 20:34

It's Big Mac from Casualty!

Davros · 25/06/2026 20:40

Anyone please feel free to add to the cheesy/cosy list

Celiathebanshee · 25/06/2026 21:44

Davros · 25/06/2026 20:40

Anyone please feel free to add to the cheesy/cosy list

I like MacDonald and Dodds

Davros · 25/06/2026 22:19

Thanks. I’ll add it to the list separately and, when there’s enough new ones, I’ll post it again. With Blondes’ permission of course (shoulders of giants and all that 😆)

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