Television
In 1990, Cluedo spawned several television game-show dramas, which in addition to the standard six characters, created a number of additional characters, primarily victims.The most notable recurring character in the UK series was Mr. White. The Australian Series introduced a regular additional inspector named Det. Sgt. Stanley Bogong. This character was also incorporated into the series format by the French, German and Swedish versions as well.
UK Series 1
1.1 Count Henri de Beauchamp – A sleazy French con-man who attempts to woo and wed Mrs. Peacock for her wealth.
1.2 Mr. Hall – A property developer wishes to drain the local pond to build a discothèque.
1.3 Mrs. Janet Hope – The wife and fellow partner-in-crime with Mr. Jeremy Hope. Both are bridge hustlers.
1.4 Peregrine Talbot-Wheeler – A smarmy antiques collector and host of a popular television show, "The Antique Treasure Trail," visits to revalue Mrs. Peacock's valuables.
1.5 Mr. David Chapman – Prof. Plum's boss and an ambitious politician up against the bid for MP alongside with Col. Mustard.
1.6 P.C. Jones – The local constable who keeps his eyes on the fete dressed as a dragon.
UK Christmas Special
C.1 Ken the Chauffeur – The son of a Judge who owned Arlington Grange comes for Christmas disguised as a chauffeur while he has his associate pretend to be him instead.
UK Series 2
2.1 Simon Charles – An investment broker who manages to dupe everybody else into investing in a faulty deal that later collapsed.
2.2 George Biddle – An insurance assessor visits to re-insure the valuables in the Grange. He's also an old friend of Colonel Mustard.
2.3 Marieanne Kray – Famed actress visits to shoot a new movie on location at the Grange. Former acquaintance of Mrs. Peacock.
2.4 Ben the Window Cleaner – A private detective disguises as a window cleaner hired by Mrs. Peacock to keep his eye on the valuables in the Grange.
2.5 Dave the Hippie – Miss Scarlett's latest boyfriend camps with his commune next to Rev. Green's church; disaster ensures.
2.6 Jack Peacock – Mrs. Peacock's second husband returns from the grave and wishes to reclaim his property.
UK Series 3
3.1 Gordon Ferrar – An activist shows up beaten on the Grange doorsteps after a catastrophic day at a fox hunt.
3.2 Miss Terry – Due to Mrs. White's paranoia over ghosts, Prof. Plum hires a psychic to calm her soul.
3.3 Max Gold – A multi-millionaire buys Arlington Grange with the intentions to turn it into a theme park.
3.4 Sister Concepta – Mrs. Peacock's long lost sister-in-law arrives claiming to be the real heir of Arlington Grange and hopes to turn it into a God-fearing convent.
3.5 David Stringer – A journalist shows up to write an article on country living, but becomes a little too interested in the house occupants.
3.6 Clive Moxton – Miss Scarlett's new fiancee is not all whom he appears to be.
UK Series 4
4.1 Jake Swithin – A crass Handyman who strikes it rich after discovering an incredible claim for lost treasure.
4.2 Sir Nigel Hussey – A government MP who plans to destroy the grounds surrounding Arlington Grange to put up a sex theme park. once a Brigadier to Col. Mustard.
4.3 Candice Costello – A celebrity journalist who visits the Grange, but her nosy research lands her on cold ice.
4.4 Marjory Hunt – Close friend of Mrs. White, who also happens to have psychic intuition. Her predictions cause worry amongst the guests.
4.5 Terrence Radcliffe – Mrs. Peacock's new financial advisor who is a little too eager for business.
4.6 Roger Morgan – A smut writer comes to the Grange seeking some racy details for his biography on Princess Katherine. However, it is him who gets shelved instead.
Read more about this topic: List Of Cluedo Characters
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