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Agatha Christie's Miss Marple Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

26 Episodes 1984 - 1992

Episode 1

The Body in the Library

Sun, Dec 23, 1984 60 mins

Part 1 of three of "The Body in the Library" begins with the discovery of a strangled blonde. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Mrs. Bantry: Gwen Watford. Bantry: Moray Watson. Colonel Melchett: Frederick Jaeger. Insp. Slack: David Horovitch.

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Episode 2

The Body in the Library

Mon, Dec 24, 1984 60 mins

Suspects gather at a seaside resort in Part 2 of three of "The Body in the Library." Joan Hickson. Jefferson: Andrew Cruikshank.

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Episode 3

The Body in the Library

Tue, Dec 25, 1984 60 mins

In the conclusion of "The Body in the Library," the discovery of a car wreck and the interrogation of a schoolgirl are linked. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Sir Henry: Raymond Francis. Josie Turner: Trudie Styler.

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Episode 4

The Moving Finger

Thu, Feb 21, 1985 60 mins

"The Moving Finger." Part 1 of two. The vicar's wife (Dilys Hamlett) calls on the sleuth to identify the sender of poison-pen letters. Burton: Andrew Bicknell. Symmington: Michael Culver. Pye: Richard Pearson. Joanna: Sabina Franklyn.

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Episode 5

The Moving Finger

Fri, Feb 22, 1985 60 mins

A second corpse arouses police interest and everyone's suspicion in the conclusion of "The Moving Finger." Jane Marple: Joan Hickson. Symmington: Michael Culver. Eryl: Sandra Payne. Megan: Deborah Appleby.

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Episode 6

A Pocketful of Rye

Thu, Mar 7, 1985 60 mins

In Part 1 of the two-part "A Pocketful of Rye," a murdered man is found with grain in his pocket. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Rex Fortescue: Timothy West. Adele: Stacy Dorning. Lance: Peter Davison.

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Episode 7

A Pocketful of Rye

Fri, Mar 8, 1985 60 mins

In the conclusion of "A Pocketful of Rye," Miss Marple (Joan Hickson) is convinced that the nursery rhyme is the key, but even she can't decipher the blackbird reference. Inspector Neele: Tom Wilkinson. Percival: Clive Merrison. Lance: Peter Davison.

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Episode 8

A Murder Is Announced

Mon, Dec 23, 1985 60 mins

In Part 1 of the three-part "A Murder Is Announced," the residents of Chipping Cleghorn receive an invitation to a murder through the paper. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Miss Blacklock: Ursula Howells. Julia: Samantha Bond.

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Episode 9

A Murder Is Announced

Tue, Dec 24, 1985 60 mins

In Part 2 of "A Murder Is Announced," Miss Blacklock thinks a murder attempt was prompted by a possible inheritance. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Inspector Craddock: John Castle. Miss Bunner: Renee Asherson. Julia: Samantha Bond.

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Episode 10

A Murder Is Announced

Wed, Dec 25, 1985 60 mins

In the conclusion of "A Murder Is Announced," a Chipping Cleghorn resident figures out the killer's identity and is murdered. Joan Hickson. Craddock: John Castle. Miss Blacklock: Ursula Howells. Julia: Samantha Bond.

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Episode 11

Murder at the Vicarage

Thu, Dec 25, 1986 90 mins

In Part 1 of "Murder at the Vicarage," a squire is found dead. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Rev. Clement: Paul Eddington. Ann: Polly Adams. Lettice: Tara MacGowran. Griselda: Cheryl Campbell.

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Episode 11

Murder at the Vicarage

Thu, Dec 25, 1986 60 mins

In the conclusion of "Murder at the Vicarage," a suicide attempt throws a twist into the murder investigation. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Slack: David Horovitch. Rev. Clement: Paul Eddington. Ann: Polly Adams.

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Episode 12

The Sleeping Murder

Sun, Jan 11, 1987 60 mins

In Part 1 of "The Sleeping Murder," a newlywed persuades her husband to buy a house because it seems familiar to her. Joan Hickson, Geraldine Alexander, John Moulder-Brown, David McAlister, Amanda Boxer, Frederick Treves, Edward Jewesbury.

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Episode 13

The Sleeping Murder

Sun, Jan 18, 1987 60 mins

In the conclusion of "The Sleeping Murder," Gwenda and Giles track down Helen's former lovers. Gwenda: Geraldine Alexander. Giles: John Moulder-Brown. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Dr. James Kennedy: Frederick Treves.

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Episode 14

At Bertram's Hotel

Sun, Jan 25, 1987 60 mins

In Part 1 of "At Bertram's Hotel," the sleuth realizes that her fellow guests at a London hostelry share dark secrets, including the flamboyant Lady Sedgwick (Caroline Blakiston), who is overheard threatening to kill the doorman (Brian McGrath). Joan Greenwood.

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Episode 15

At Bertram's Hotel

Sun, Feb 1, 1987 60 mins

In the conclusion of "At Bertram's Hotel," the behavior of Lady Sedgwick and her daughter helps Marple (Joan Hickson) solve the doorman's murder. Lady Sedgwick: Caroline Blakiston. Daughter: Helena Mitchell. Luscombe: James Cossins.

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Episode 16

Nemesis

Sun, Feb 8, 1987 60 mins

"Nemesis" concludes as the dying words of Elizabeth point to Verity and the truth that was "buried with her." Elizabeth: Helen Curry. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson. Prof. Wanstead: John Horsley. Lionel: Peter Tilbury. Lavinia: Valerie Lush.

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Episode 17

Nemesis

Sun, Feb 15, 1987 60 mins

In Part 1 of "Nemesis," a millionaire's will asks the sleuth to take a bus tour of historic homes and solve a crime. Marple: Joan Hickson. Lionel: Peter Tilbury. Miss Temple: Helen Charry.

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Episode 18

4:50 from Paddington

Fri, Dec 25, 1987 60 mins

In Agatha Christie's "4:50 from Paddington," the veteran sleuth tracks the clues in a murder aboard a train. Part 1 of two. Lucy: Jill Meager. Emma: Joanna David. Mrs. McGillicuddy: Mona Bruce.

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Episode 19

4:50 from Paddington

Fri, Dec 25, 1987 60 mins

A shocking death complicates the conclusion of "4:50 from Paddington." Joan Hickson. Lucy: Jill Meager. Eastley: David Beames. Cedrick: John Hallam. Slack: David Horovitch.

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Episode 20

A Caribbean Mystery

Mon, Dec 25, 1989 60 mins

Miss Marple is hot on the killer's trail in the conclusion of "Caribbean Mystery."

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Episode 21

A Caribbean Mystery

Mon, Dec 25, 1989 90 mins

In "A Caribbean Mystery," Miss Marple spends a vacation solving a murder at a hotel. Part 1 of two.

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Episode 21

They Do It with Mirrors

Mon, Jan 7, 1991 60 mins

"They Do It with Mirrors." Part 1 of two. The sleuth visits an old friend (Jean Simmons) and her husband, who has turned their estate into an institution for young offenders. Chief Insp. Slack: David Horovitch. Ruth: Faith Brook. Mildred: Gillian Barge.

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Episode 22

They Do It with Mirrors

Mon, Jan 7, 1991 60 mins

"They Do It with Mirrors." Conclusion. Miss Marple (Joan Hickson) investigates a murder at an institution for young offenders that is run by a friend (Jean Simmons) and her third husband (Joss Ackland). Chief Insp. Slack: David Horovitch. Ruth: Faith Brook.

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Episode 23

The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side

Thu, Nov 26, 1992 60 mins

In "The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side," Miss Marple investigates a death at the estate of an actress (Claire Bloom). Part 1 of two. Jason Rudd: Barry Newman. Insp. Craddock: John Castle. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson.

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Episode 24

The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side

Thu, Nov 26, 1992 60 mins

"The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side" concludes. Marina Rudd: Claire Bloom. Jason Rudd: Barry Newman. Insp. Craddock: John Castle. Ella Zeilinsky: Elizabeth Garvie. Miss Marple: Joan Hickson.

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