Melissa (1997– )

Stars:

Tim Dutton, Hugh Quarshie, Jennifer Ehle

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tim Dutton	...	Guy Foster (5 episodes, 1997)
Hugh Quarshie	...	George Bond (5 episodes, 1997)
Jennifer Ehle	...	Melissa McKensie (5 episodes, 1997)
Adrian Dunbar	...	Graeme Hepburn (5 episodes, 1997)
Julie Walters	...	Paula Hepburn (5 episodes, 1997)
Christopher Ryan	...	Les Maurice (5 episodes, 1997)
Diana Weston	...	Hope Magenta (5 episodes, 1997)
Clarence Smith	...	Stevie Charleston (5 episodes, 1997)
Philip O'Brien	...	Rhett Butler (5 episodes, 1997)
Gary Cady	...	Don Page (5 episodes, 1997)
Laura Davenport	...	Francesca Morris (5 episodes, 1997)
Andrew Schofield	...	Charlton Ffoulkes (5 episodes, 1997)
Harry Audley	...	Maurice Morris (5 episodes, 1997)
Bill Paterson	...	DCI Cameron (5 episodes, 1997)
Gary Bleasdale	...	Statto (5 episodes, 1997)
Faith Edwards	...	Bonnie Foster (3 episodes, 1997)
Michael Angelis	...	DI Kilshaw (3 episodes, 1997)
David Ross	...	Dr. Selwyn-Swanton (3 episodes, 1997)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

murder | tv mini series | writer | based on novel | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 May 1997 (UK)

Also Known As:

Alan Bleasdale's Melissa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel 4 Television Corporation, Diplomat Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

300 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Melissa (1964)

User Reviews

This is what I call drama

This is what British drama - good British drama - is all about: fine performances (not just a big name dragging a bunch of good-lookers), effective direction, an unbeatable, realistic script and effects that don't take over from actions.

Jennifer Ehle was excellent as the enigmatic Melissa in the title role, Julie Walters - as ever - turns out a stirring performance, and Diana Weston's drunken Hope brings a smile to the face with those Shirley Bassey impersonations.

Something of a gentle thriller, and something that will definitely keep you guessing until the end.