Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987-2000)
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From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary
| George Baker | ... |
Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford
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(52 episodes, 1987-2000)
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| Christopher Ravenscroft | ... |
Det. Insp. Burden
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(52 episodes, 1987-2000)
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| Louie Ramsay | ... |
Dora Wexford
(47 episodes, 1987-2000)
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| Ken Kitson | ... |
Det. Sgt. Martin
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(35 episodes, 1987-1992)
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| Diane Keen | ... |
Jenny Burden
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(30 episodes, 1990-2000)
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John Burgess | ... |
Dr. Len Crocker
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(20 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Emma Smith | ... |
Pat Burden
(18 episodes, 1987-1992)
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| Noah Huntley | ... |
John Burden
(16 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Deborah Poplett | ... |
Sheila Wexford
(15 episodes, 1987-1998)
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Charon Bourke | ... |
Sylvia Wexford
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(13 episodes, 1988-2000)
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Joanna Jeffrees | ... |
Staff Nurse
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(13 episodes, 1995-1998)
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| Dave Hill | ... |
Dep. Chief Constable Freeborn
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(12 episodes, 1989-1992)
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| Colin Campbell | ... |
Sgt Willoughby
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(12 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Ann Penfold | ... |
Jean Burden
(11 episodes, 1987-1990)
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Sasha Mitchell | ... |
DS Karen Malahyde
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(9 episodes, 1988-2000)
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| Peter Egan | ... |
Harry Blunden
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(6 episodes, 1991-1994)
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| Patrick Drury | ... |
Chief Supt. Howard Fortune
(6 episodes, 1988-1992)
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| Richard Graham | ... |
Charlie Hatton
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(6 episodes, 1990-1994)
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| Sylvia Syms | ... |
Lilian Crown
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(6 episodes, 1989-1998)
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| John Forgeham | ... |
Det Insp Baker
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(5 episodes, 1991-1998)
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| Robin Kermode | ... |
Sgt. Vine
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(5 episodes, 1996-1998)
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| Marian McLoughlin | ... |
Grace
(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Robin McCallum | ... |
Charles Archery
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(5 episodes, 1991-1998)
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Robert Reynolds | ... |
Det. Cons. Mark Drayton
(5 episodes, 1987-1996)
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Matthew Grundy | ... |
Robin Fairfax
(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Amanda Redman | ... |
Helen Missal
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(4 episodes, 1991-1996)
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Carmel McSharry | ... |
Ruby Branch
(4 episodes, 1987)
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| Simon Shepherd | ... |
Ivor Fairfax Swan
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(4 episodes, 1989-2000)
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| Kim Thomson | ... |
Linda Grover
(4 episodes, 1987)
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| Donald Hewlett | ... |
Russell Cawthorne
(4 episodes, 1987)
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| Philip Locke | ... |
Magnus Mandeville
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(4 episodes, 1990-1998)
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| Jack Klaff | ... |
King of the Wood (aka Conrad Tarling)
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(4 episodes, 1996-1998)
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| Idris Elba | ... |
Pest Controller
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(4 episodes, 1996)
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Michael Parkhouse | ... |
Solicitor
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(4 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Trevor Sellers | ... |
Herbert Painter
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(4 episodes, 1991-1996)
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| Neil McCaul | ... |
Charles Wood
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(4 episodes, 1989-1998)
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| Colin Firth | ... |
Stephen Whalby
(3 episodes, 1994)
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| James Callis | ... |
Guy Curran
(3 episodes, 1998)
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| Emma Croft | ... |
Lyn Whalby
(3 episodes, 1994)
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Christine Kavanagh | ... |
June Symonds
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(3 episodes, 1988-1997)
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| Tom Wilkinson | ... |
Robert Hathall
(3 episodes, 1988)
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| Michael Jayston | ... |
Quentin Nightingale
(3 episodes, 1988)
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| Imelda Staunton | ... |
Polly Flinders
(3 episodes, 1989)
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Celia Gregory | ... |
Gemma Lawrence
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Jane Lapotaire | ... |
Anouk Khoori
(3 episodes, 1996)
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| Leslie Phillips | ... |
Justin Whittaker
(3 episodes, 1994)
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| John Michie | ... |
Nick
(3 episodes, 1994)
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| Daniel Caltagirone | ... |
Danny Danilo
(3 episodes, 1998)
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| Catherine Neilson | ... |
Elizabeth Nightingale
(3 episodes, 1988)
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| Philip Glenister | ... |
Brian Gregson
(3 episodes, 1991)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Pidax Film (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Compuhire (computer playback)
Storyline
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The series comprises adaptations of the works of Ruth Rendell, many of which are based on her extensive range of short stories. In some cases, the stories were expanded from Rendell's original material or elements from a number of stories were woven together into one episode. A smaller number of episodes were based on Rendell's full-length novels, starring James Callis and Front seat, starring Janet Suzman. There were a total of 55 episodes centering on the Detective Inspector Wexford stories, starring George Baker, Louie Ramsay and Christopher Ravenscroft, and an additional 29 episodes did not feature Wexford. Written by Bye |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | David Jason is a big fan of the show and other detective series, which inspired him to play a detective in A Touch of Frost (1992). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 'The Fixer' to 'Trial and Retribution' (2008). See more » |