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Duration: 2 hours, 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Classic whodunnit. While on a Nile steamer, detective Hercule Poirot investigates the death of an heiress who had stolen her best friend's fiance and crossed other passengers. Show more

Contributors

Hercule Poirot:
Peter Ustinov
Louise Bourget:
Jane Birkin
Mrs Van Schuyler:
Bette Davis
Colonel Race:
David Niven
Jacqueline De Bellefort:
Mia Farrow
Mrs Salome Otterbourne:
Angela Lansbury
Miss Bowers:
Maggie Smith
Linnet Ridgeway:
Lois Chiles
Mr Ferguson:
Jon Finch
Rosalie Otterbourne:
Olivia Hussey
Manager of the Karnak:
IS Johar
Andrew Pennington:
George Kennedy
Dr Bessner:
Jack Warden
Barnstaple:
Harry Andrews
Rockford:
Sam Wanamaker
Composer:
Nino Rota
Director of photography:
Jack Cardiff

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Duration: 1 hour, 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Hugely successful romantic drama following the 20-year relationship between a political activist and a wealthy socialite. Academy Awards for best score and best original song. Show more

Contributors

Brooks Carpenter:
Murray Hamilton
Rhea Edwards:
Allyn Ann McLerie
Carol Ann:
Lois Chiles
George Bissinger:
Patrick O'Neal
Frankie McVeigh:
James Woods
Paula Reisner:
Viveca Lindfors
Bill Verso:
Herb Edelman
Pony Dunbar:
Sally Kirkland
Peggy Vanderbilt:
Marcia Jones
Producer:
Ray Stark

Murder, She Wrote

Series 7

Episode 7: The Return of Preston Giles

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Murder mystery. Jessica's first publisher and one-time romantic interest Preston Giles is released from prison - and then accused of another murder. Show more

Contributors

Jessica Fletcher:
Angela Lansbury
Preston Giles:
Arthur Hill
Ross McKay:
Michael McKean
Linette McKay:
Brynn Thayer
Millie Stafford:
Lois Chiles
Martin Bergman:
George Coe
Writer:
Tom Sawyer

Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Intelligent romantic comedy satirising American television news. A highly-strung producer is attracted to an anchorman, even though she loathes everything he personifies. Show more

Contributors

Tom Grunick:
William Hurt
Aaron Altman:
Albert Brooks
Jane Craig:
Holly Hunter
Ernie Merriman:
Robert Prosky
Jennifer Mack:
Lois Chiles
Blair Litton:
Joan Cusack
Bill Rorish:
Jack Nicholson
Martin Klein:
Robert Katims
George Wein:
Ed Wheeler
Angry Messenger:
John Cusack

Duration: 1 hour, 53 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Taut medical thriller in which a Boston doctor uncovers a dangerous conspiracy when she investigates unexplained deaths at her hospital. Show more

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Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Dark comedy about a woman whose morbid fascination with death brings her into contact with a dangerous serial killer, with deadly results. Produced by Quentin Tarantino. Show more

Contributors

Gabriela:
Angela Jones
Paul Guell:
William Baldwin
Eduardo:
Bruce Ramsay
Katrina Brandt:
Lois Chiles

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