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4 Episodes 2011 - 2012
In series 5, Julia McKenzie is supported by a cast of veteran British actors including Lindsay Duncan, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Bonneville, Edward Fox, Caroline Quentin, and many more. See Marple solve The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side, The Secret of Chimneys, and The Blue Geranium.
Episode 1
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 90 mins
A Catholic priest is brutally murdered after taking confession from a dying parishioner. His old friend Miss Marple travels to London, where she discovers that a list of names sent to her by the priest is apparently of those recently deceased or about to die. Miss Marple's investigations lead her to the Pale Horse Inn, where the proprietress claims to be able to kill people using black magic.
Episode 2
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 89 mins
Miss Marple attends a party at Chimneys, a historic country house, where a fellow guest reveals plans to buy the estate but is shot dead during the night. Miss Marple and Chief Inspector Battle find a coded message in the dead man's pocket, and uncover the dark secret of chimneys.
Episode 3
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 94 mins
A superstitious woman dies of apparent fright after her fate is foretold by a medium, but Miss Marple is convinced of foul play.
Episode 4
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 120 mins
A touch of Hollywood stardom arrives in St Mary Mead when actress Marina Gregg and her young English film director husband, Jason Rudd, take up residence at Gossington Hall. Curious locals gather for a reception hosted by the glamorous couple but Marina's new role as lady of the manor seems to be under threat when an excitable fan dies after drinking a poisoned cocktail.