Joy Wilkinson's adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel. Directed by Sam Hoyle. Broadcast 2008.
Episode 1[]
Returning home from WWII, Charles Hayward is finally free to marry Sophia Leonides. However, the suspicious death of her grandfather has thrown everything into confusion.
Episode 2[]
Elderly wealthy businessman Aristides Leonides has been murdered. Until the killer is caught, others are in danger, particularly young Josephine, who decides to play detective.
Episode 3[]
After the attempted murder of Josephine, Three Gables is still in a state of confusion. However, dramatic evidence is unearthed, and it seems that Brenda can no longer avoid her fate.
Cast[]
- Rory Kinnear as Charles
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Sophia
- Phil Davis as Tavener
- Grianne Dromgoole as Josephine
- Judy Parfitt as Aunt Edith
- Ben Crowe as Philip/Passerby
- Anna Chancellor as Magda
- Simon Treves as Roger/Consul General
- Rachel Sanders as Clemency
- Margaret Cabourn-Smith as Brenda
- Colin Hoult as Laurence/Lamb
- Peter Marinker as Gaitskill