The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries

1993 - 1994

A Man Lay Dead

18th April 1993

Episode 1

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.

The Nursing Home Murder

25th April 1993

Episode 2

A member of Parliament who has taken controversial stands on Palestine and A-bomb development is murdered during a routine appendectomy.

Final Curtain

Episode 3

An egotistical Shakespearean ham actor gathers his dysfunctional extended family in his mansion on his 75th birthday for the reading of his will.

Death at the Bar

Episode 4

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.

Death in a White Tie

Episode 5

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.

Top Cast

Patrick Malahide•William Simons•Belinda Lang

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.

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Roderick Alleyn

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Belinda Lang

Agatha Troy

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Tom Wilkinson

Gerald Lacklander

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