The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The series comprises adaptations of the works of Ruth Rendell, many of which are based on her extensive range of short stories. In some cases, the stories were expanded from Rendell's original material or elements from a number of stories were woven together into one episode. A smaller number of episodes were based on Rendell's full-length novels, starring James Callis and Front seat, starring Janet Suzman. There were a total of 55 episodes centering on the Detective Inspector Wexford stories, starring George Baker, Louie Ramsay and Christopher Ravenscroft, and an additional 29 episodes did not feature Wexford.
- 1987-2000
- 12 seasons
- PBS
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
The series comprises adaptations of the works of Ruth Rendell, many of which are based on her extensive range of short stories. In some cases, the stories were expanded from Rendell's original material or elements from a number of stories were woven together into one episode. A smaller number of episodes were based on Rendell's full-length novels, starring James Callis and Front seat, starring Janet Suzman. There were a total of 55 episodes centering on the Detective Inspector Wexford stories, starring George Baker, Louie Ramsay and Christopher Ravenscroft, and an additional 29 episodes did not feature Wexford.
Season 4 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1990
Episode 1
Some Lie and Some Die: Part One
60 mins
During a massive outdoor music festival, a girl is murdered. Could the enigmatic rock star Zeno be involved in any way?
Episode 2
Some Lie and Some Die: Part Two
While Reg Wexford is trying to solve the puzzle of the murdered woman whose body was found near a rock concert, he is deeply troubled by his wife's absence. How could she have gone on holiday without him? At the same time, Mike Burden is gradually overcoming the loss of his wife and falling in love with his daughter's history teacher - and when this case is beginning to give Wexford headaches, it's DI Burden's mixing up his daughter with his late wife that sets Wexford on the right track to solve the crime.
Episode 3
Some Lie and Some Die: Part Three
Investigating the brutal murder of a young woman, D.I.s Wexford and Burden uncover clues linking the crime to rock superstar Zeno.
Episode 4
The Best Man to Die: Part One
144 mins
On the eve of a wedding the best man is murdered, and at a similar time there is a serious car crash with two victims. Wexford thinks the two things are somehow connected, but how?
Episode 5
The Best Man to Die: Part Two
43 mins
Episode 6
The Best Man to Die: Part Three
43 mins
Episode 7
An Unkindness of Ravens: Part One
60 mins
DCI Wexford investigates the disappearance of Rodney Williams, whose body is found in a wood. Wexford unearths further mysteries connected to the case.
Episode 8
An Unkindness of Ravens: Part Two
As Wexford's investigation into the death of Rodney Williams continues, the mysteries multiply.
Episode 9
Put on by Cunning
120 mins
When a world-famous flautist is murdered Wexford wonders if his recently returned daughter had anything to do with it. He becomes obsessed with proving that she is an imposter, even getting permission to travel as far afield as the USA and France to do so.
