Saturday 13 June, 4:40pm - 7:55pmon U&Drama+1

Miss Marple

Name: 3:40pm - Series 1 Episode 1
Start: 2026-06-13T14:40:00Z
End: 2026-06-13T17:55:00Z
Location: U&Drama

Series 1 Episode 1: The Body in the Library

In the small, typically English village of St Mary Mead, the Bantrys of Gossington Hall are horrified to discover a female corpse in their library. Mrs Bantry immediately seeks help in solving the mystery from her friend and neighbour, Miss Marple, who follows clues which lead her to a seaside hotel and a second body.

Category: Crime drama / Drama / Mystery
Original air date: 26/12/1984

Cast and crew

Silvio NarizzanoDirector
Joan Hickson
Gwen Watford
Moray Watson
Valentine Dyall
Raymond Francis

Upcoming broadcasts

Saturday 6 June, 3:35pmon U&Drama
Saturday 6 June, 4:35pmon U&Drama+1
Saturday 13 June, 3:40pmon U&Drama
Series 1 Episode 1