Some Lie and Some Die: Part One (30 Sep. 1990)

During a massive outdoor music festival, a girl is murdered. Could the enigmatic rock star Zeno be involved in any way?

Director:

Sandy Johnson

Writers:

Matthew Jacobs (adaptation), John Davies (originally developed for television by),

Stars:

George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
George Baker	...	Det. Chief Insp. Wexford
Christopher Ravenscroft	...	Det. Insp. Burden
Louie Ramsay	...	Dora Wexford
Diane Keen	...	Jenny Ireland
Peter Capaldi	...	Zeno Vedast
David Lyon	...	Leonard Dunsand
Susie Ann Watkins	...	Nell Tate (as Susan Watkins)
Joseph Long	...	Godfrey Tate
Dave Hill	...	Det. Chief Constable Freeborn
Gemma Jones	...	Mrs. Peveril
Donald Sumpter	...	Edward Peveril
Mary MacLeod	...	Mrs. Stoner
Joan White	...	Granny Peckham
Bella Enahoro	...	Joan Miall
Kwabena Manso	...	Louis Mbowele

Storyline

During a massive outdoor music festival, a girl is murdered. Could the enigmatic rock star Zeno be involved in any way?

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Plot Keywords:

murder | based on novel

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 1990 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Knebworth House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

TVS Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (3 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford: Who was it that said everyone has their 15 minutes of fame in their life?
DS Martin: I don't know, sir. Bob Monkhouse?

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Connections

Followed by Ruth Rendell Mysteries: Put on by Cunning (1990)

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Soundtracks

"Let Me Believe"
Lyrics by Michael Richards
Music by Brian Bennett and Warren Bennett
Performed by Warren Bennett (vocals), Ray Minhinnett (guitar), Mark Griffiths (keyboards) and Brian Bennett (drums)

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