[1] The eight-part series, produced by BBC Birmingham, starred Alistair McGowan as the titular character, alongside Jessica Oyelowo, Huw Rhys and Louise Brealey.

The series was developed by Simon Booker, and directed by Metin Huseyin, Jonathan Fox Bassett and Fraser MacDonald.

[2] McGowan provided additional script dialogue for all eight episodes, and was also heavily involved in helping produce the series.

Notable guest stars throughout the series run included former Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy and actress and singer Paloma Faith.

Mayo and the team investigate the death of Marion Dove, a successful businesswoman found dead beneath a fallen chandelier.