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 series2
No. of episodes16
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

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. It stars Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley. 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.