Season 1
(1982)
Overview
A collection of ten hour-long dramas based on short stories by Agatha Christie.
Cast
as Major John Wilbraham
as Edward Robinson
as Miss Lemon
as Annette's Attendant
as George Rowland
as Theo Darrell
Episodes
The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife 8.0
September 7, 1982
Maria Packington's husband George is making a fool of himself over his young blonde secretary, Nancy. In her unhappine…
In a Glass Darkly 9.0
September 14, 1982
While visiting Badgeworthy, the home of the Carslake family, Matthew Armitage experiences a strange and frightening vis…
The Girl in the Train 8.5
September 21, 1982
Cast upon the world without a penny by his heartless Uncle William, young George Rowland decides to catch a train down …
The Fourth Man 9.0
September 28, 1982
Is it possible for the dead to come back and possess the living? And is it possible to strangle oneself because of it?…
The Case Of The Discontented Soldier 9.0
October 5, 1982
Major John Wilbraham, newly retired from the British Army in Kenya and now living in the English country-side in a wist…
Magnolia Blossom 8.0
October 12, 1982
In her determination to start a new life with her husband Richard's business rival Vincent, Theo flees to Paris with Vi…
The Mystery of the Blue Jar 8.0
October 19, 1982
While playing golf, young Jack Hartington hears a woman's voice crying ""Murder! Help! Murder!"" Racing in the directi…
The Red Signal 9.0
November 2, 1982
Dermot West is in love with Claire, the wife of his best friend, Jack Trent. After visiting them one night he has a pr…
Jane in Search of a Job 9.0
November 9, 1982
Jane Cleveland is out of work and owes rent on her London flat. When she is offered the role of 'double' to the Grand …
The Manhood of Edward Robinson 8.0
November 16, 1982
Although he should be saving for his wedding, when meek Edward Robinson wins the lottery, he buys a sports car and take…