TV series
Amateur detective Miss Jane Marple investigates the murder of a young woman whose body is found in the library at Gossington Hall, home of Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Bantry.
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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library premiered December 26, 1984. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Amateur detective Miss Jane Marple investigates the murder of a young woman whose body is found in the library at Gossington Hall, home of Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Bantry.
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Episode 1
The ordered tranquility of life in St Mary Mead is shattered by a mysterious discovery. Miss Marple's investigations lead her to a seaside hotel where some rather unusual people are staying.
Guest stars Debbie Arnold, Moray Watson, Valentine Dyall, Hugh Walters, Trudie Styler, Colin Higgins, John Bardon, Anne Rutter
Episode 2
While the investigation centres on the Jefferson family and their entourage, Miss Marple's hunch about a second killing proves all too tragically justified.
Guest stars Raymond Francis, Keith Drinkel, Moray Watson, Valentine Dyall, Hugh Walters, Trudie Styler, Colin Higgins, John Bardon
Episode 3
Miss Marple is convinced that the death of the schoolgirl Pamela Reeve holds the key to the mystery of the double murder. There are a number of suspects, but the police finally arrest Basil Blake. Miss Marple, however, draws an entirely different conclusion. After a train journey to London, she comes back with evidence that allows the police to stage a trap for the real killer.
Guest stars Raymond Francis, Keith Drinkel, Debbie Arnold, Moray Watson, Valentine Dyall, Trudie Styler, Ian Brimble, John Moffatt
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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