The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries(1993)

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2 Seasons

MysteryCrime

Overview

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.

Created By: Dame Ngaio Marsh

Episodes

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Ep 1

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.

18/04/199397 min

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Ep 2

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.

25/04/199397 min

Ep 3

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.

02/05/199397 min

Ep 4

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.

09/05/199397 min

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Ep 5

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.

16/05/199397 min