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Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye
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Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

1985-03-07 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama · Mystery

When a handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman, Miss Marple seeks a murderer with a penchant for nursery rhymes.

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Creators
Agatha Christie
Production companies
BBC, A+E Studios, Seven Network, Agatha Christie
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Joan HicksonJoan HicksonMiss Jane Marple
Timothy WestTimothy WestRex Fortescue
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonDetective Inspector Neele
Peter DavisonPeter DavisonLance Fortescue
Clive MerrisonClive MerrisonPercival Fortescue
Rachel BellRachel BellJennifer Fortescue
Fabia DrakeFabia DrakeMiss Henderson
Frances LowPatricia Fortescue
Stacy DorningAdele Fortescue
Martyn StanbridgeVivian Dubois
Selina CadellSelina CadellMary Dove
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandGladys Martin
Jon GloverJon GloverDetective Sergeant Hay
Frank MillsFrank MillsMr. Crump
Merelina KendallMerelina KendallMrs. Crump
Susan GilmoreSusan GilmoreMiss Grosvenor
Nancie HerrodMiss Griffith
Rhoda LewisRhoda LewisMrs. Brogan
Louis MahoneyLouis MahoneyDr. French
Beau DanielsBeau DanielsEllen (as Beau Daniells)

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