The Killings at Badger's Drift (5 Jul. 1998)

An elderly woman is found dead in her cottage and DCI Barnaby is convinced the death is not down to natural causes.

Director:

Jeremy Silberston

Writers:

Anthony Horowitz (screenplay), Caroline Graham (novel)

Stars:

John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
John Nettles	...	DCI Tom Barnaby
Daniel Casey	...	Sgt. Gavin Troy
Jane Wymark	...	Joyce Barnaby
Laura Howard	...	Cully Barnaby
Barry Jackson	...	Dr. Bullard
Renée Asherson	...	Emily Simpson (as Renee Asherson)
Rosalie Crutchley	...	Lucy Bellringer
Jonathan Firth	...	Michael Lacey
Emily Mortimer	...	Katherine Lacey
Julian Glover	...	Henry Trace
Selina Cadell	...	Phyllis Cadell
Christopher Villiers	...	David Whitely
Richard Cant	...	Dennis Rainbird
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Iris Rainbird
Bill Wallis	...	Dr. Trevor Lessiter

Storyline

When Emilyn Simpson is found dead in her house, DCI Barnaby's instincts all lead him to suspect murder. Although she was elderly and everyone seems to have liked her, it seem she may have seen something in the woods that she shouldn't have. There are numerous suspects: the local doctor who lies about his alibi, Iris Rainbird, the local busybody who seems to live beyond her means or her son Dennis, who is the local undertaker. Barnaby also receives information that a death the previous year may not have been an accident. When two other residents of Badger's Drift are murdered, Barnaby uncovers an illicit love affair that the protagonists must keep secret.

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Plot Keywords:

suspect | alibi | cottage | murder | doctor | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 July 1998 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bentley Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 102 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

First entry in the popular series.

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Goofs

When Troy is driving and nearly hits the cyclist, there is a shot of the interior of the car, and the speedometer needle doesn't move.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Dr Trevor Lessiter: Hello, Miss Simpson. Have a very good afternoon.

User Reviews

Another excellent offering from the British studios.

I have never been disappointed with any of the mysteries from across the "POND". The plots are always so unique and absorbing. The acting is always superb making you feel as if you were actually there. Some of the dialects can be such that it is imperative that one is not distracted whilst viewing. I must admit I get so absorbed that nothing can cause me to be distracted. This particular offering is another masterpiece and certainly maintains the standard which we are accustomed to.