The Moonstone

1972 - 1972

Episode 1

16th January 1972

Episode 1

Franklin Blake is tasked by his uncle to present the fabled Moonstone diamond to Rachel Verinder on her birthday. But the diamond is said to be cursed and three Indian conjurers are lurking nearby, intend on returning the jewel to it's place of origin.

Episode 2

23rd January 1972

Episode 2

The Moonstone has been stolen from Rachel's cabinet. Famous police Sergeant Cuff takes on the investigation. Even though second maid Rosanna Spearman is acting very suspicious, the inspector suspects the case to be more complicated.

Episode 3

30th January 1972

Episode 3

Limping Lucy has a letter from Rosanna Spearman to be delivered personally to Franklin Blake. But unfortunately Blake has left the country. Godfrey Ablewhite is assaulted and searched by the three Indians in London. Afterwards he proposes marriage to Rachel once more.

Episode 4

6th February 1972

Episode 4

Rosanna's letter offers explanation but also more mystery concerning the theft of the Moonstone. Franklin Blake sets out to prove his innocence and win back the love of Rachel Verinder. Doctor Candy's assistant Ezra Jennings offers his help.

Episode 5

13th February 1972

Episode 5

Ezra Jennings conducts an unusual experiment to prove Franklin Blake's innocence. In order to do so, the exact conditions of the night the Moonstone was stolen have to be duplicated.

Top Cast

Vivien Heilbron•Robin Ellis•Basil Dignam

Director

Paddy Russell

Writer

Hugh Leonard

A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart.

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Full Cast

Vivien Heilbron Image

Vivien Heilbron

Rachel Verinder

Robin Ellis Image

Robin Ellis

Franklin Blake

Basil Dignam Image

Basil Dignam

Gabriel Betteredge

Full Crew

Paddy Russell

Director

Wilkie Collins Image

Wilkie Collins

Novel

Hugh Leonard

Writer

John McRae

Producer

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