Jonathan Creek: The Clue of the Savant's Thumb (2013)

Jonathan Creek: The Clue of the Savant's Thumb (2013)

Dir. David Renwick | Approx 89 minutes

Jonathan's life has changed. He's retired from the crime solving business but seems ill at ease in his new role and awkward in his new clothes.

I accepted the changes without much affront but one thing bugged me: where the hell is the windmill? I'd never move out of a windmill, not for anyone!

When a dead body turns up and mysteriously disappears from a locked room on the same day Jonathan's curiosity is piqued. How could he resist?

Joey Ross (Sheridan Smith) is on hand to both complicate and help, in equal measure. I really like Sheridan and she doesn't disappoint in the role. Her chemistry with Alan Davies is good and her eagerness is only equalled by her sassiness.

The story and its sub-plots keep viewers guessing, with minor reveals being well-paced throughout. There's even a McGuffin that put a dirty big spanner in my own deductions. Visually it feels like a modern day Dr Who episode; I wouldn't be surprised if the two shows shared a producer or two.

A handful of guest stars gave me the jollies: Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, and Joanna Lumley - who proves that she can still do drama better than most other 'comedy' actresses, she was superb.