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Mystery! Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
31 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Devices and Desires
Thu, Oct 3, 1991 60 mins
P.D. James' Adam Dalgliesh (Roy Marsden) returns in the six-part "Devices and Desires," which opens with a murder near a nuclear-power plant. Meg: Susannah York. Alice: Gemma Jones. Mair: James Faulkner.
Episode 2
Devices and Desires
Thu, Oct 10, 1991 60 mins
In Part 2 of "Devices and Desires," Miles Lessingham (Tom Chadbon) discovers a body while on his way to a dinner party. Dalgliesh: Roy Marsden. Meg: Susannah York. Mair: James Faulkner. Alice: Gemma Jones.
Episode 3
Devices and Desires
Thu, Oct 17, 1991 60 mins
As Part 3 of "Devices and Desires" begins, Dalgliesh (Roy Marsden) finds another victim of "The Whistler." Meg: Susannah York. Mair: James Faulkner. Alice: Gemma Jones. Rickards: Tony Haygarth. Toby: Harry Burton.
Episode 4
Devices and Desires
Thu, Oct 24, 1991 60 mins
In Part 4 of "Devices and Desires," Insp. Rickards (Tony Haygarth) suspects that Hilary's murderer may not have been "The Whistler." Dalgliesh: Roy Marsden. Neil: Robert Hines. Theresa: Lisa Taylor. Jonathan: Jamie Newall.
Episode 5
Devices and Desires
Thu, Oct 31, 1991 60 mins
A note from "The Whistler" denies responsibilty for Hilary's murder in Part 5 of "Devices and Desires." Dalgliesh: Roy Marsden. Jonathan: Jamie Newall. Caroline: Helena Michell. Rickards: Tony Haygarth.
Episode 6
Devices and Desires
Thu, Nov 7, 1991 60 mins
As "Devices and Desires" concludes, Theresa tells Alice whom she saw on the beach the night Hilary was killed. Alice: Gemma Jones. Dalgliesh: Roy Marsden. Meg: Susannah York.
Episode 7
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrious Client
Thu, Nov 14, 1991 60 mins
"The Illustrious Client" tries to thwart a suspected lady-killer in "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes." Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Abigail Cruttenden. Baron Gruner: Anthony Valentine. Kitty Winter: Kim Thomson. Sir James Damery: David Langton.
Episode 8
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Creeping Man
Thu, Nov 21, 1991 60 mins
"The Creeping Man" frightens a renowned scientist's daughter in "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes." Holmes: Jeremy Brett. Prof. Presbury: Charles Kay. Edith: Sarah Woodward. Jack: Adrian Lukis.
Episode 9
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Problem of Thor Bridge
Thu, Nov 28, 1991 60 mins
"The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes" finds the sleuth (Jeremy Brett) trying to solve "The Problem of Thor Bridge," where a magnate's wife was found dead. Grace: Catherine Russell. Gibson: Daniel Massey. Watson: Edward Hardwicke.
Episode 10
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Thu, Dec 5, 1991 60 mins
In "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Boscombe Valley Mystery," Holmes (Jeremy Brett) probes the murder of a farmer last seen quarreling with his son (James Purefoy). Alice: Joanna Roth.
Episode 11
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: Shoscombe Old Place
Thu, Dec 12, 1991 60 mins
In "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: Shoscombe Old Place," the detective (Jeremy Brett) investigates a heavily indebted nobleman (Robin Ellis). Mason: Frank Grimes. Lady Beatrice: Elizabeth Weaver. Miss Evans: Denise Black.
Episode 12
Artists in Crime
Thu, Jan 9, 1992 60 mins
Simon Williams plays Ngaio Marsh's aristocratic Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn in the two-part "Artists in Crime." In Part 1, a painter is found hanged. Agatha: Belinda Lang. Insp. Fox: William Simons. Malmesley: Piers Gibbon. Valmai: Georgia Allen.
Episode 13
Artists in Crime
Thu, Jan 16, 1992 60 mins
In the conclusion of "Artists in Crime," an acid test by Chief Inspector Alleyn (Simon Williams) leads to a killer's identity. Agatha: Belinda Lang. Valmai: Georgia Allen. Pilgrim: Nick Reding. Insp. Fox: William Simons.
Episode 14
Prime Suspect I
Thu, Jan 23, 1992 120 mins
As the three-part "Prime Suspect" begins, Det. Chief Insp. Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) is assigned to the murder of another DCI. Otley: Tom Bell. Marlow: John Bowe. Moyra: Zoe Wanamaker.
Episode 15
Prime Suspect I
Thu, Jan 30, 1992 60 mins
Part 2. Marlow remains the "Prime Suspect," but DCI Tennison links Shefford to another unsolved case. Helen Mirren. Peter: Tom Wilkinson. Otley: Tom Bell. Moyra: Zoe Wanamaker. Kernan: John Benfield. Felix: Bryan Pringle. Mrs. Marlow: Maxine Audley.
Episode 16
Prime Suspect I
Thu, Feb 6, 1992 60 mins
As "Prime Suspect" concludes, DCI Tennison (Helen Mirren) is getting pressure from Superintendent Kernan (John Benfield). Marlow: John Bowe. Moyra: Zoe Wanamaker. Amson: Gary Whelan. Havers: Mossie Smith.
Episode 17
Poirot: The Kidnapped Prime Minster
Thu, Feb 13, 1992 60 mins
Poirot (David Suchet) searches for "The Kidnapped Prime Minister." Hastings: Hugh Fraser. Japp: Philip Jackson. Daniels: David Horovitch. Sir Bernard: Ronald Hines. Mrs. Daniels: Lisa Harrow.
Episode 18
Poirot: Adventure of the Western Star
Thu, Feb 20, 1992 60 mins
"The Adventure of the Western Star" lures Poirot (David Suchet) into a case involving diamonds, blackmail and an ancient curse. Marie Marvelle: Rosalind Bennett. Rolf: Oliver Cotton. Lady Yardly: Caroline Goodall.
Episode 19
Poirot: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Thu, Feb 27, 1992 60 mins
In "How Does Your Garden Grow?" a case takes root when Poirot (David Suchet) meets an elderly lady at a flower show. Mary: Anne Stallybrass. Henry: Tim Wylton. Katrina: Catherine Russell. Amelia Barrowby: Margery Mason.
Episode 20
Poirot: The Plymouth Express
Thu, Mar 5, 1992 60 mins
Poirot (David Suchet) tracks the killer of a millionaire's daughter who was murdered aboard "The Plymouth Express." Halliday: John Stone. Carrington: Julian Wadham. Compte: Alfredo Michelson. Jane: Marion Bailey. McKenzie: Kenneth Haigh.
Episode 21
Poirot: The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor
Thu, Mar 12, 1992 60 mins
Poirot (David Suchet) probes "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor," in which a woman claims that a ghost scared her husband to death. Susan: Geraldine Alexander. Maltravers: Ian McCulloch. Capt. Black: Neil Duncan.
Episode 22
Poirot: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
Thu, Mar 19, 1992 60 mins
In "The Million Dollar Bond Robbery," Poirot (David Suchet) escorts a bank employee to New York on the Queen Mary. Shaw: David Quilter. Vavasour: Ewan Hooper. McNeil: Paul Young. Ridgeway: Oliver Parker.
Episode 23
Poirot: The Double Clue
Thu, Mar 26, 1992 60 mins
In "The Double Clue," Poirot (David Suchet) has his heart stolen by a Russian countess (Kika Markam). Marcus Hardman: David Lyon. Bernard Parker: David Bamber. Lady Runcorn: Charmian May.
Episode 24
Poirot: The Wasps' Nest
Thu, Apr 2, 1992 60 mins
In "Wasps' Nest," Poirot (David Suchet) suspects a model and her fiancé (Melanie Jessop, Martin Turner) may be in danger. Claude: Peter Capaldi. Dr. Belvedere: John Boswall. Mrs. Henderson: Kate Lynn-Evans.
Episode 25
Inspector Morse: The Masonic Mysteries
Thu, Apr 9, 1992 60 mins
In Part 1 of "Masonic Mysteries," the sound of murder interrupts rehearsals in a production of "The Magic Flute." Morse: John Thaw. Bottomley: Richard Kane. Lewis: Kevin Whately. Chief Superintendent: James Grout.
Episode 26
Inspector Morse: The Masonic Mysteries
Thu, Apr 16, 1992 60 mins
"Masonic Mysteries" concludes with Morse (John Thaw) framed for a second murder by someone, he says, "who doesn't want my death, but my hurt." Bottomley: Richard Kane. Marion Brooke: Diane Fletcher.
Episode 27
Inspector Morse: Driven to Distraction
Thu, Apr 23, 1992 60 mins
The two-part "Driven to Distraction" begins with Chief Inspector Morse (John Thaw) trying to find a link between two murders. Lewis: Kevin Whately. Maitland: Mary Jo Randle. Boynton: Patrick Malahide.
Episode 28
Inspector Morse: Driven to Distraction
Thu, Apr 30, 1992 60 mins
In the conclusion of "Driven to Distraction," Morse (John Thaw) finds his investigative methods challenged. Lewis: Kevin Whately. Maitland: Mary Jo Randle. Boynton: Patrick Malahide. Whittaker: David Ryall.
Episode 29
Inspector Morse: The Sins of the Father
Thu, May 7, 1992 60 mins
On tap for Chief Inspector Morse (John Thaw): the murder of a brewery director in "The Sins of the Fathers." Part 1 of two. Lewis: Kevin Whately. Radford: Lionel Jeffries. Isobel: Isabel Dean. Thelma: Lisa Harrow.
Episode 30
Inspector Morse: The Sins of the Father
Thu, May 14, 1992 60 mins
In the conclusion of "The Sins of the Fathers," the Radfords (Lionel Jeffries, Isabel Dean) are divided on the sale of the brewery and Morse (John Thaw) speculates that there may be two murderers. Lewis: Kevin Whately.
Episode 31
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes: The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carafax
Thu, Aug 27, 1992 60 mins
A tale from "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes" (Jeremy Brett) about "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" (Cheryl Campbell). Watson: Edward Hardwicke. Shlessinger: Julian Curry. Green: Jack Klaff.