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Columbo: Murder by the Book

BBC One
on BBC One London

The popular American detective series, starring Peter Falk
A perfect murder, a reliable alibi and the prospect of a dangerous game of cat and mouse present a challenge that Lt Columbo cannot resist. Steven Spielberg, the creator of Indiana Jones and ET directed this episode, which pits the man in the raincoat against an evil mystery writer.
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Contributors

Writer:
Steven Bochco
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Lt Columbo:
Peter Falk
Ken Franklin:
Jack Cassidy
James Ferris:
Martin Milner
Joanna Ferris:
Rosemary Forsyth
Lily La Sanka:
Barbara Colby
Gloria Jr:
Lynnette Mettey
Mike Tucker:
Bernie Kuby
Sergeant:
Hoke Howell
Woman:
Marcia Wallace
Source: Radio Times

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