The Good Ship Murder

The Good Ship Murder
GenreCrime drama
Mystery
Created byPaul Matthew Thompson
Mike Benson
Based onAn idea
by Ben Frow
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Paul Matthew Thompson
  • Mike Benson
ProducerSandra MacIver
CinematographyMark Waters / Evan Barry
EditorJohn Phillipson
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.[1][2] It stars former X Factor winner Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley.[3] 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.[4]

  1. ^ "The Good Ship Murder on C5: Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward reunite". 31 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Corrie's Shayne Ward, Catherine Tyldesley drama gets release date". Digital Spy. 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "The Good Ship Murder cast: Meet the characters in Channel 5 drama".
  4. ^ "C5 sets sail for S2 and S3 of the Good Ship Murder". 24 April 2024.