Dame Ngaio Marsh
Director
The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries (1993)
Season 1
In spring 1948, Alleyn joins a weekend party at Frantock Hall. His deductive powers are tested to the limit as he uncovers the sinister connection between the theft of a priceless chalice and a game of murder that goes horribly wrong. Adapted from the novels by Dame Ngaio Marsh, featuring the character Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn.
Released April 18, 1993
Episode 98 min
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Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - A Man Lay Dead
Alleyn cancels his holiday with Troy to investigate a murder connected to a stolen chalice, but he's called when a second murder occurs at uncle's estate.
April 18, 1993, midnight
S1E2 - The Nursing Home Murder
A member of Parliament who has taken controversial stands on Palestine and A-bomb development is murdered during a routine appendectomy.
April 25, 1993, midnight
S1E3 - Final Curtain
An egotistical Shakespearean ham actor gathers his dysfunctional extended family in his mansion on his 75th birthday for the reading of his will.
May 2, 1993, midnight
S1E4 - Death at the Bar
During a display of dart throwing in a Cornish pub a man's hand is impaled by a dart, and he dies shortly afterward from cyanide although no one can explain how.
May 9, 1993, midnight
S1E5 - Death in a White Tie
Inspector Alleyn enlists the help of his friend Lord Robert "Bunchy" Gospell to uncover a society blackmailer. After Lord Robert is killed, a murder hunt follows among the world of titled heiresses, gamblers and adulterers.
May 16, 1993, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 98 min.
Season Runtime: 785 min.
Released: April 18, 1993
Last Air Date: Aug. 29, 1994, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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