Finch

Inspector Finch is a non-canonical character who was created for the ITV's 2010 adaptation of The Secret of Chimneys. He is the Scotland Yard detective called in to investigate the murder of Count Ludwig von Stainach at Chimneys. In this respect, he is the parallel of Superintendent Battle in the original novel.

Finch is said to be considered the "guru" of Scotland Yard detectives and is highly thought of at the Home Office. He has apparently heard of Miss Marple and draws her into the investigation right from the beginning. In this adaptation, there is only one thread of investigation by Finch and Miss Marple. There is no second thread of investigation independently conducted by Anthony Cade, Virginia Revel and Bunddle although all three contribute to aspects of the investigation. Finch is portrayed by Stephen Dillane.