Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr Policeman And The Cook | 19971231 | 20250414 (BBC7) 20250415 (BBC7) | Cornelius Brady used to be a Police Constable. Now as he lies on his deathbed, he has an astonishing confession to make. The first of Five Victorian mysteries written by Wilkie Collins. Wilkie Collins:...Ronald Pickup PC Brady...John Quinn Priscilla...Rachel Atkins Priest...Hugh Dickson Pianist: Colin Guthrie. Director: David Blount. Police Constable Brady has an astonishing deathbed confession to make. An ex-policeman makes an astonishing confession on his deathbed. Victorian mystery starring Ronald Pickup. |
| 02 | Miss Jeromette And The Clergyman | 19980107 | 20250415 (BBC7) 20250416 (BBC7) | Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress living in Chelsea? One of five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins. Wilkie Collins...Ronald Pickup Rev Wheatmeal...John Rowe Young Wheatmeal...David Brooks Jeromette...Alison Pettitt Blacklock...David Bannerman. Pianist: Colin Guthrie Director: David Blount Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress in Chelsea? Stars Ronald Pickup and John Rowe. |
| 03 | Mr Marmaduke And The Minister | 19980114 | 20250416 (BBC7) 20250417 (BBC7) | Felicia leaves her father's remote manse to live in London's Belgravia, but her new husband's strange behaviour is a cause for concern. What secret is he keeping from her? One of five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins. Wilkie Collins...Ronald Pickup Rev Maconochie...Peter Kelly Felicia...Emma Fielding Mr Marmaduke...Christopher Wright Yellow-haired Woman...Carolyn Jones Pianist: Colin Guthrie Director: David Blount Felicia is concerned by her new husband's strange behaviour. Victorian mystery. Felicia has moved to London to live with her new husband, but his strange behaviour causes concern. Stars Ronald Pickup. |
| 04 | Miss Bertha And The Yankee | 19980121 | 20250417 (BBC7) 20250418 (BBC7) | An Englishman and an American are rivals for the affections of a beautiful heiress. One of five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins. Wilkie Collins...Ronald Pickup Bertha Laroche...Alison Pettit Aunt...Jenny Lee. Captain Stanwick...David Timson Lionel Varleigh...David Jarvis Rector...Ioan Meredith Pianist: Colin Guthrie Director: David Blount An Englishman and an American battle for the affections of a beautiful heiress. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup. |
| 05 LAST | Miss Morris And The Stranger | 19980128 | 20250418 (BBC7) 20250419 (BBC7) | A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. One of five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins. Wilkie Collins...Ronald Pickup Nancy Morris...Deborah Berlin Sextus Sax...Alastair Danson Sir Gervase Damian...Hugh Dickson Mrs Fosdyke...Jane Whittenshaw Miss Melbury...Alison Pettitt Freddy...Lucas Rush Miss Ellen...Katie Lucy Miss Eva...Katie Clarke Pianist Colin Guthrie Director: David Blount. A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery with Ronald Pickup. A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy. Victorian mystery starring Ronald Pickup and Deborah Berlin. |