Description: Detective Inspector Max Arnold, lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk. Max is the son of a local bookshop owner and was born and bred in Chelsea, but he’s a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he’ll help solve. Each episode sees Max and Streatham-born D.C. Priya Shamsie investigate a wide range of crimes. Storylines in the first series feature a stonemasons’ workshop at Brompton Cemetery; a fashionable school for international students; a family-owned Italian restaurant which is on the brink of expansion; and a local garden centre linked to the unsavory past of Chelsea FC football hooliganism.
Genre: 04 Series
Date Created: 02-08-24
The Chelsea Detective: A Riveting Crime Drama Set in London’s Chelsea
“The Chelsea Detective” is a captivating 04 series that delves into the world of Detective Inspector Max Arnold, a Chelsea native living on a houseboat along the iconic Cheyne Walk. Max, not a part of the elite society, navigates the complex criminal landscape of his hometown with D.C. Priya Shamsie. The series follows their investigations into diverse crimes, including mysteries surrounding a stonemasons’ workshop, an international school, a family-owned Italian restaurant, and a local garden center tied to Chelsea FC football hooliganism.
With a talented cast and crew including producers Ella Kelly, Catherine Mackin, and Leanne Fairbrother, along with writer/producer Peter Fincham and writers Glen Laker and Liz Lake, “The Chelsea Detective” promises a thrilling narrative filled with intriguing twists and engaging characters. Director Richard Signy brings these stories to life against the backdrop of London’s picturesque yet enigmatic Chelsea, offering viewers a unique blend of crime-solving and personal drama.
