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The ABC Murders

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

Available for years

Crime drama. 1933. Hercule Poirot receives letters threatening murder. When no-one listens to his appeals, the once great detective must take matters into his own hands. Show more

Contributors

Hercule Poirot:
John Malkovich
Inspector Crome:
Rupert Grint
Franklin Clarke:
Andrew Buchan
Donald Fraser:
Jack Farthing
Lady Hermione Clarke:
Tara Fitzgerald
Rose Marbury:
Shirley Henderson
Megan Barnard:
Bronwyn James
Thora Grey:
Freya Mavor
Inspector Japp:
Kevin McNally
Betty Barnard:
Eve Austin
Lily Marbury:
Anya Chalotra
Jenny Barnard:
Lizzy McInnerny
Sergeant Yelland:
Michael Shaeffer
Sir Carmichael Clarke:
Christopher Villiers
Alice Asher:
Tamzin Griffin
Beautiful Young Man:
Conrad McCroddan
Peter Asher:
Ian Pirie
Detective Bunce:
Shane Attwooll
Mrs Welk:
Olwen May
Director:
Alex Gabassi
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Elizabeth Kilgarriff

The ABC Murders

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Crime drama. The ABC killer sends more letters promising to spill blood. Hercule's past, integrity and identity come into question while he fights a rising tide of xenophobia.

Contributors

Hercule Poirot:
John Malkovich
Inspector Crome:
Rupert Grint
Franklin Clarke:
Andrew Buchan
Donald Fraser:
Jack Farthing
Dexter Dooley:
Gregor Fisher
Lady Hermione Clarke:
Tara Fitzgerald
Rose Marbury:
Shirley Henderson
Megan Barnard:
Bronwyn James
Thora Grey:
Freya Mavor
Betty Barnard:
Eve Austin
Lily Marbury:
Anya Chalotra
Father Anselm:
Cyril Nri
Sergeant Yelland:
Michael Shaeffer
Sir Carmichael Clarke:
Christopher Villiers
Miss Leigh:
Terenia Edwards
Refugee Man:
Lorenzo Harani
Mrs Kirkham:
Karen Westwood
Radio Announcer:
Liam Hourican
Beautiful Young Man:
Conrad McCroddan
Beddows:
Ash Matthews
Alice Asher:
Tamzin Griffin
Benny Grew:
Neil Hurst
Director:
Alex Gabassi
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen Limited
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Elizabeth Kilgarriff

The ABC Murders

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for years

Crime drama. With the ABC killer still on the loose, Hercule realises that only he holds the key to the murders. He faces a race against time to stop the bloodbath.

Contributors

Hercule Poirot:
John Malkovich
Inspector Crome:
Rupert Grint
Franklin Clarke:
Andrew Buchan
Donald Fraser:
Jack Farthing
Lady Hermione Clarke:
Tara Fitzgerald
Rose Marbury:
Shirley Henderson
Megan Barnard:
Bronwyn James
Thora Grey:
Freya Mavor
Betty Barnard:
Eve Austin
Lily Marbury:
Anya Chalotra
Jenny Barnard:
Suzanne Packer
Sergeant Yelland:
Michael Shaeffer
Sir Carmichael Clarke:
Christopher Villiers
Young Journalist:
James Cooney
Beautiful Young Man:
Conrad McCroddan
Newsreader:
Jonathan Keeble
German Officer:
Ali Cook
Director:
Alex Gabassi
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen Limited
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Elizabeth Kilgarriff

Miss Marple

The Body in the Library

Part 2: Part Two

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

While the investigation centres on the Jefferson family and their entourage, Miss Marple's hunch about a second killing proves all too tragically justified.

Contributors

Miss Marple:
Joan Hickson
Dolly Bantry:
Gwen Watford
Colonel Bantry:
Moray Watson
Sir Henry Clithering:
Raymond Francis
Colonel Melchett:
Frederick Jaeger
Detective Inspector Slack:
David Horovitch
Conway Jefferson:
Andrew Cruickshank
Adelaide Jefferson:
Ciaran Madden
Mr Prescott:
Hugh Walters
Raymond Starr:
Jess Conrad
Josie Turner:
Trudie Styler
Basil Blake:
Anthony Smee
Detective Constable Lake:
Ian Brimble
PC Palk:
John Bardon
Edwards:
John Moffatt
Mark Gaskell:
Keith Drinkel
Hugo McLean:
Martyn Read
George Bartlett:
Arthur Bostrom
Peter Carmody:
Andrew Downer
Major Reeve:
Stephen Churchett
Writer:
TR Bowen
Producer:
Guy Slater

Duration: 1 hour, 51 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Classic crime film drama. Against the advice of his doctor, eminent barrister Sir Wilfrid Roberts decides to act as the defence for a man accused of murdering a wealthy widow. Show more

Contributors

Leonard Vole:
Tyrone Power
Brogan-Moore:
John Williams
Janet MacKenzie:
Una O'Connor
Sir Wilfred Robarts:
Charles Laughton
Miss Plimsoll:
Elsa Lanchester
Director:
Billy Wilder

Formats

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

A dying woman confesses a terrible secret about a 'pale horse' to her priest, giving him a list of names as she does so, but the priest dies before we can find out any more. Show more

Contributors

Mark Easterbrook:
Jason Hughes
Inspector Lejeune:
Michael Bertenshaw
Osborne:
Ron Cook
Mrs Davis:
Jane Slavin
Thomasina:
Georgie Fuller
Director:
Mary Peate

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Despite his girlfriend's irritation, historian Mark Easterbrook can't resist looking into the recent deaths. Show more

Contributors

Mark Easterbrook:
Jason Hughes
Inspector Lejeune:
Michael Bertenshaw
Osborne:
Ron Cook
Mrs Davis:
Jane Slavin
Thomasina:
Georgie Fuller
Director:
Mary Peate

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Mark Easterbrook has teamed up with Ginger in order to discover who is at the bottom of the recent spate of mysterious deaths. And they think they have found the perfect plan. Show more

Contributors

Mark Easterbrook:
Jason Hughes
Inspector Lejeune:
Michael Bertenshaw
Osborne:
Ron Cook
Mrs Davis:
Jane Slavin
Mrs Tuckerton:
Jane Slavin
Director:
Mary Peate

Whodunnits

Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence

1. Stranger

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A stranger visits the Argyle family with good news about their late mother's murder. Or so he thinks. Stars Mark Umbers. Show more

Whodunnits

Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence

2. Searching

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Dr Calgary joins forces with Inspector Huish to find out the truth about Rachel Argyle's murder. Stars Jaqueline Defferary. Show more

Whodunnits

Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence

3. On Guard

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Now Philip's been found dead, most members of the family believe Dr Calgary and everyone is on their guard. Stars Mark Umbers. Show more

Whodunnits

Miss Marple's Final Cases

1. Tape-Measure Murder

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Gossip spreads of a murdered wife and a husband under suspicion. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more

Contributors

Miss Marple:
June Whitfield
Inspector Slack:
Stephen Critchlow
Miss Hartnell:
Jessica Turner
Miss Politt:
Alison Pettit
Mr Spenlow:
Sam Dale
Ted Gerard:
Chris Pavlo
Director:
Gemma Jenkins

Whodunnits

Miss Marple's Final Cases

2. The Case of the Perfect Maid

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more

Contributors

Miss Marple:
June Whitfield
Raymond West:
Raymond Coulthard
Lavinia Skinner:
Claudie Blakley
Emily Skinner:
Tracy Wiles
Inspector Slack:
Stephen Critchlow
Miss Hartnell:
Jessica Turner
Director:
Gemma Jenkins

Whodunnits

Miss Marple's Final Cases

3. Sanctuary

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A dying man’s last words provide the clues to unlock an unsolved crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more

Miss Marple

The Body in the Library

Part 1: Part One

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Period crime drama. The ordered tranquility of life in St Mary Mead is shattered by a mysterious discovery. Miss Marple's investigations lead her to a seaside hotel. Show more

Contributors

Miss Marple:
Joan Hickson
Dolly Bantry:
Gwen Watford
Colonel Bantry:
Moray Watson
Colonel Melchett:
Frederick Jaeger
Detective Inspector Slack:
David Horovitch
Conway Jefferson:
Andrew Cruickshank
Adelaide Jefferson:
Ciaran Madden
Mr Prescott:
Hugh Walters
Raymond Starr:
Jess Conrad
Josie Turner:
Trudie Styler
Basil Blake:
Anthony Smee
Dinah Lee:
Debbie Arnold
PC Palk:
John Bardon
Mrs Palk:
Anne Rutter
Detective Constable Lake:
Ian Brimble
Writer:
TR Bowen
Producer:
Guy Slater

Miss Marple

The Body in the Library

Part 3: Part Three

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Concluding part of an adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel. Miss Marple is convinced that the death of schoolgirl Pamela Reeve holds the key to the mystery of the double murder. Show more

Contributors

Miss Marple:
Joan Hickson
Dolly Bantry:
Gwen Watford
Colonel Bantry:
Moray Watson
Sir Henry Clithering:
Raymond Francis
Colonel Melchett:
Frederick Jaeger
Detective Inspector Slack:
David Horovitch
Conway Jefferson:
Andrew Cruickshank
Adelaide Jefferson:
Ciaran Madden
Raymond Starr:
Jess Conrad
Josie Turner:
Trudie Styler
Basil Blake:
Anthony Smee
Detective Constable Lake:
Ian Brimble
Edwards:
John Moffatt
Mark Gaskell:
Keith Drinkel
Hugo McLean:
Martyn Read
Pamela Reeve:
Astra Sheridan
George Bartlett:
Arthur Bostrom
Peter Carmody:
Andrew Downer
Florrie Small:
Karen Seacombe
Dinah Lee:
Debbie Arnold
Writer:
TR Bowen
Producer:
Guy Slater

Ordeal by Innocence

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Adaptation of Agatha Christie's book. Heiress Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate. Eighteen months later, the identity of the murderer is thrown in doubt. Show more

Contributors

Leo Argyll:
Bill Nighy
Jack Argyll:
Anthony Boyle
Rachel Argyll:
Anna Chancellor
Kirsten Lindstrom:
Morven Christie
Tina Argyll:
Crystal Clarke
Mickey Argyll:
Christian Cooke
Gwenda Vaughan:
Alice Eve
Philip Durrant:
Matthew Goode
Hester Argyll:
Ella Purnell
Mary Durrant:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Dr Arthur Calgary:
Luke Treadaway
Bellamy Gould:
Brian McCardie
Young Jack:
Luke Murray
Young Hester:
Hayden Robertson
Young Tina:
Abigail Conteh
Young Mickey:
Rhys Lambert
Lydia Gould:
Frances Grey
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Karen Thrussell
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Gaynor Holmes
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Ordeal by Innocence

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Adaptation of Agatha Christie's book. Calgary is determined to prove that Jack died an innocent man, but his alibi puts him in perilous danger of his own. Show more

Contributors

Leo Argyll:
Bill Nighy
Jack Argyll:
Anthony Boyle
Rachel Argyll:
Anna Chancellor
Kirsten Lindstrom:
Morven Christie
Tina Argyll:
Crystal Clarke
Mickey Argyll:
Christian Cooke
Gwenda Vaughan:
Alice Eve
Philip Durrant:
Matthew Goode
Hester Argyll:
Ella Purnell
Mary Durrant:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Dr Arthur Calgary:
Luke Treadaway
Young Mickey:
Rhys Lambert
Young Jack:
Luke Murray
Young Tina:
Abigail Conteh
Young Hester:
Hayden Robertson
Bellamy Gould:
Brian McCardie
Lydia Gould:
Frances Grey
Dr Edwin Morsuch:
Sandy Welch
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Karen Thrussell
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Gaynor Holmes
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Ordeal by Innocence

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Adaptation of Agatha Christie's book. The devastating events that led up to Rachel's murder are revealed, and the true identity of her killer is finally unmasked. Show more

Contributors

Leo Argyll:
Bill Nighy
Jack Argyll:
Anthony Boyle
Rachel Argyll:
Anna Chancellor
Kirsten Lindstrom:
Morven Christie
Tina Argyll:
Crystal Clarke
Mickey Argyll:
Christian Cooke
Gwenda Vaughan:
Alice Eve
Philip Durrant:
Matthew Goode
Hester Argyll:
Ella Purnell
Mary Durrant:
Eleanor Tomlinson
Dr Arthur Calgary:
Luke Treadaway
Young Jack:
Luke Murray
Young Tina:
Abigail Conteh
Young Mickey:
Rhys Lambert
Young Hester:
Hayden Robertson
Young Kirsten:
Alexandra Finnie
Bellamy Gould:
Brian McCardie
Dr Edwin Morsuch:
Sandy Welch
Executive Producer:
Basi Akpabio
Executive Producer:
James Prichard
Executive Producer:
Sarah Phelps
Executive Producer:
Karen Thrussell
Executive Producer:
Damien Timmer
Executive Producer:
Helen Ziegler
Executive Producer:
Gaynor Holmes
Production Company:
Mammoth Screen

Saturday Drama

Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ten guests travel to an island. Each is an unconvicted murderer and none will leave the island alive. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. Show more

Contributors

Vera Claythorne:
Lyndsey Marshal
Captain Lombard:
Alex Wyndham
Emily Brent:
Joanna Monro
Dr Armstrong:
Sean Baker
Mr Justice Wargrave:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Anthony Marston:
Lloyd Thomas
Mr Blore:
Sam Dale
Narracott:
Adeel Akhtar
General MacArthur:
John Rowe
Mr Rogers:
Wayne Foskett
Mrs Rogers:
Sally Orrock
Gramophone Voice:
Jude Akuwudike
Director:
Mary Peate

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