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Murder, She Wrote
Episode 14. How to Make a Killing Without Really Trying. Jessica investigates a murder in the world of high finance when her stockbrocker is killed. Her list of suspects appears to be endless, including the secretary who seems to have been doing all of the broker's work.
Kavanagh QC
Episode 5 of 6. The Innocency of Life. A vicar stands accused of sexual harassment but as a result of Kavanagh's patient investigations the widow who lodged the complaint suddenly finds herself accused of murdering her former husband - and the prosecuting counsel is none other than Eleanor Harker. John Thaw stars, with a guest appearance by Geraldine James.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Episode 1 of 8. The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb. An archaeologist dies of a heart attack shortly after smashing the seal of an ancient Egyptian tomb, raising the spectre of the mummy's curse. The grieving widow summons the Belgian sleuth to unravel the mystery, but he can only smoke out the real villain by risking his own life. David Suchet stars, with Anna Cropper and Bill Bailey.
The Royal
Episode 3 of 12. No Room for Ravers. A routine visit turns into a nightmare for Jill when she is taken hostage by a psychologically damaged ex-prisoner of war, who has barricaded himself into his house and booby-trapped the surrounding land with mines. Meanwhile, Harper is spotted paying frequent visits to a woman in town and Alun is suspended from duty when his noisy band practice causes a woman to slip and break her hip. Medical drama, starring Robert Daws, Amy Robbins, Wendy Craig, Ian Carmichael, Michael Starke, John Axon and Andy Wear.
The Royal
Episode 4 of 12. The Rose Queen. Dr Weatherill is involved in an air rescue to save an unconscious girl and finds herself braving a cliff abseil to reach the youngster. Dr Ormerod faces a difficult time when he misdiagnoses a patient who is left fighting for life in hospital. Sister Brigid has an accident on her bike, while Harper faces a staff revolt. Medical drama, starring Amy Robbins, Robert Daws, Linda Armstrong and John Axon.
Pie in the Sky
Episode 4 of 8. Cutting the Mustard. Crabbe and PC Guthrie go back to school to investigate the possession of Ecstasy tablets and the beating of a police chief's son, and it is not long before Freddy Fisher finds himself under close scrutiny. Richard Griffiths stars.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Episode 1 of 8. The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb. An archaeologist dies of a heart attack shortly after smashing the seal of an ancient Egyptian tomb, raising the spectre of the mummy's curse. The grieving widow summons the Belgian sleuth to unravel the mystery, but he can only smoke out the real villain by risking his own life. David Suchet stars, with Anna Cropper and Bill Bailey.
Agatha Christie's Murder in Three Acts
Mystery (1986). Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and old friend Arthur Hastings are invited to a high-class cocktail party in Acapulco, but when a reverend drops dead after sipping his drink, the sleuth must identify the murderer lurking among the guests. Mystery, starring Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Jonathan Cecil, Emma Samms and Fernando Allende.
Northanger Abbey
Adaptation of Jane Austen's gothic satire, starring Felicity Jones as heroine Catherine Morland. The naive clergyman's daughter is taken by her father's friends Mr and Mrs Allen to make her debut in the intriguing world of Bath society - but her wealthy companions make others believe she is an heiress in her own right. Carey Mulligan, Sylvestra Le Touzel and Liam Cunningham also star.
Agatha Christie's Marple
Episode 1 of 4. Sleeping Murder. Mystery, starring Geraldine McEwan as the genteel sleuth. A woman experiences an unsettling vision after moving into the home of her dreams - and it transpires she lived in the house as a child. Miss Marple investigates the history of the property and discovers it was connected with a baffling disappearance years before - which has never been solved. With Dawn French, Russ Abbot, Geraldine Chaplin, Phil Davis and Sarah Parish.
Doc Martin
Episode 6 of 7. Nowt So Queer. News of Martin and Louisa's engagement spreads rapidly through the village, and Aunt Joan is annoyed to hear about it from Dave rather than her nephew. Al steps in to help as Bert struggles to keep the restaurant afloat, while the doctor is puzzled when he learns Beth's knee replacement wound is failing to respond to the medication he prescribed. Comedy drama series, starring Martin Clunes.
Lewis
Episode 4 of 4. Counter Culture Blues. The detective discovers his favourite 1970s band are on the verge of a comeback - along with their singer Esme Ford, who has made a shocking reappearance from beyond the grave, having faked her own death 35 years earlier. But when an orphan is found dead on the other side of town, a forensic link leads Lewis and Hathaway to suspect the aged rockers are somehow involved. Joanna Lumley, David Hayman, Simon Callow and Helen Baxendale guest star alongside Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox.
Wire in the Blood
Episode 5. Justice Painted Blind - Part One. Part one of two. An abduction and murder cause professional tension as Tony disagrees with Don's suspicion that the culprit is a paedophile he narrowly failed to convict on a previous occasion. As the killer strikes again, the struggle to find a link between the victims is complicated by Carol's lawyer boyfriend, who puts forward a theory of his own. Psychological thriller, starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris.
Wire in the Blood
Episode 6. Justice Painted Blind - Part Two. Part two of two. An unexpected confession from Paul Gregory forces Carol to release her prime suspect. It seems that for once Tony's uncanny profiling skills have failed - until another murder makes it clear the case is far from closed. Starring Robson Green and Hermione Norris. Last in the series.
Murder, She Wrote
Episode 15. The Fixer-Upper. Jessica uncovers a trail of feuding and intrigue in the property business, leading to a murder for which her niece is the prime suspect. Whodunit, starring Angela Lansbury.
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