Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 19990809 | 20240422 (BBC7) 20240423 (BBC7) | The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Miss Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an ad in the local gazette which reads: A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm'. As the time approaches, the crowds gather at Little Paddocks and then the lights go out. Surely it must be a hoax...? Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield as the deceptively mild sleuth, Miss Jane Marple. From the book first published in 1950 and dramatised in five parts by Michael Bakewell. Sir Henry Clithering - Graham Crowden Dora Bunner - Judy Cornwell Patrick Simmons - Jamie Glover Miss Hinchliffe - Elizabeth Bell Colonel Easterbrook - Jack Hedley Laura Easterbrook - Joanna McCallum Rev Julian Harmon - Ioan Meredith Bunch Harmon - Molly Gaisford Miss Murgatroyd - Alice Arnold First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999. The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation. The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. |
| 02 | 19990816 | 20240423 (BBC7) 20240424 (BBC7) | The invitation to a murder was not a game. Who wants Letty Blacklock dead? What did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse? Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring June Whitfield as Miss Jane Marple. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Dora Bunner - Judy Cornwell Julia Simmons - Angela Sims Phillipa Haymes - Sarah Rice First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999. Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse? Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse? Miss Marple investigates. Stars June Whitfield. |
| 03 | 19990823 | 20240424 (BBC7) 20240425 (BBC7) | There is little doubt that the intended murder victim was Miss Blacklock. Will a second attempt be made on her life? Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring June Whitfield as Miss Marple. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Dora Bunner - Judy Cornwell Bunch Harmon - Molly Gaisford Patrick Simmons - Jamie Glover Julia Simmons - Angela Sims Phillipa Haymes - Sarah Rice Mrs Goedler - Tessa Worsley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999 Miss Marple arrives in Chipping Cleghorn to investigate. But will the killer strike again? Spinster sleuth Miss Marple arrives in Chipping Cleghorn to start her investigation. But is the killer poised to strike again? Stars June Whitfield. Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring June Whitfield as Miss Jane Marple. Miss Marple begins her investigation. But will the killer strike again? Miss Marple arrives in Chipping Cleghorn ready to start her investigation. But is the killer poised to strike again? Stars June Whitfield. |
| 04 | 19990830 | 20240425 (BBC7) 20240426 (BBC7) | Everyone realises that the poison was meant for Miss Blacklock, not Dora Bunner. Suspicion falls on the members of the group. Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring June Whitfield as Miss Marple. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Bunch Harmon - Molly Gaisford Patrick Simmons - Jamie Glover Julia Simmons - Angela Sims Phillipa Haymes - Sarah Rice Miss Murgatroyd - Alice Arnold Miss Hinchliffe - Elizabeth Bell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999 The plot thickens, and could there be another murder for Miss Marple to investigate? The plot thickens, and could there be another murder for Miss Marple to investigate? Stars June Whitfield and Ian Lavender. Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to tackle? The plot thickens. Could there be another murder for Miss Marple to investigate? Stars June Whitfield and Ian Lavender. |
| 05 | 19990906 | 20240426 (BBC7) 20240427 (BBC7) | A further murder has been committed, but just as Miss Marple is piecing her thoughts together - she disappears... Conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunnit. Starring June Whitfield as Miss Jane Marple. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Colonel Easterbrook - Jack Hedley Laura Easterbrook - Joanna McCallum Bunch Harmon - Molly Gaisford Patrick Simmons - Jamie Glover Julia Simmons - Angela Sims Phillipa Haymes - Sarah Rice First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999 Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple? Confessions all round, as 'Pip' and the murderer are revealed. But where is Miss Marple? Stars June Whitfield and Ian Lavender. |