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The Body in the Library: 1

The Body in the Library: 1

1984TV Episode⏱️ 1h 33m
CrimeMystery
⭐ 7.9
IMDB Rating
133 votes

When a young blonde is found strangled in the library of Gossington Hall, Dolly Bantry quickly calls in her old friend Miss Marple to help her with some sleuthing. They soon discover that the dead woman was a dancer from the glamo...

Director
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Writers
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Stars
Valentine Dyall, Karin Foley, Joan Hickson
Release Date
December 26, 1984
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🎭 Top Cast

Valentine Dyall
Valentine Dyall
as Lorrimer
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Karin Foley
as Mary
Joan Hickson
Joan Hickson
as Miss Marple
Frederick Jaeger
Frederick Jaeger
as Colonel Melchett
Gwen Watford
Gwen Watford
as Mrs. Bantry
Moray Watson
Moray Watson
as Colonel Bantry

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CrimeMystery

⭐ Featured Review

It's a great start.
by Sleepin_Dragon β€’ 2025-09-10
9/10

"Arthur and Dolly Bantry are perplexed when the maid bursts in with the news that there's a body in the library, a young platinum blonde, who had no reason for being there. Miss Marple is brought in to take a look. I've only just finished the book (once again), and decided to pop this on; the book is brought to life in glorious fashion. This first episode is terrific. Everything is as it should be: sublime visuals, wonderful stories, and terrific characters. We, of course, get introduced to THE Jane Marple. I never truly appreciated the humor that appears in this first episode; tha..."

πŸ“– Synopsis

When a young blonde is found strangled in the library of Gossington Hall, Dolly Bantry quickly calls in her old friend Miss Marple to help her with some sleuthing. They soon discover that the dead woman was a dancer from the glamo...