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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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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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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.
Directed by Sarah Pia AndersonGuest stars Martin Wimbush, Simon Williams, Sian Webber
Episode 2
A member of Parliament who has taken controversial stands on Palestine and A-bomb development is murdered during a routine appendectomy.
Guest stars Anna Massey
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.
Directed by Martyn FriendGuest stars Edward Atterton, Graham Crowden, Peter Blythe, Jonathan Cullen, Emma Amos, Sarah Winman, Patricia Garwood, Samantha Glenn
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.
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
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.
Guest stars Rosie Cavaliero, Mark Chapman
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Patrick MalahideRoderick Alleyn
William SimonsInspector Fox
Belinda LangAgatha Troy
Tom WilkinsonGerald Lacklander
Rosie CavalieroRose
Edward AttertonPaul Kentish
Graham CrowdenSir Henry Ancred
Peter BlytheThomas Ancred
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