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Agatha Christie's Marple

The Body in the Library

  • Episode aired Apr 17, 2005
  • 1h 34m
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Agatha Christie's Marple: The Body In The Library
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Dolly Bantry calls upon her old friend Miss Marple when the strangled corpse of an unknown blonde girl is found in the library of her home, Gossington Hall.Dolly Bantry calls upon her old friend Miss Marple when the strangled corpse of an unknown blonde girl is found in the library of her home, Gossington Hall.Dolly Bantry calls upon her old friend Miss Marple when the strangled corpse of an unknown blonde girl is found in the library of her home, Gossington Hall.

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  • Director
    • Andy Wilson
  • Writers
    • Kevin Elyot(screenplay)
    • Agatha Christie(novel)
  • Stars
    • Geraldine McEwan
    • Ian Richardson
    • Tara Fitzgerald
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  • Director
    • Andy Wilson
  • Writers
    • Kevin Elyot(screenplay)
    • Agatha Christie(novel)
  • Stars
    • Geraldine McEwan
    • Ian Richardson
    • Tara Fitzgerald
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    • 62User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 nominations total

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    Joanna Lumley and Geraldine McEwan in The Body in the Library (2004)
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    Geraldine McEwan in The Body in the Library (2004)
    Joanna Lumley and Geraldine McEwan in The Body in the Library (2004)

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    Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan
    • Miss Marpleas Miss Marple
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • Conway Jeffersonas Conway Jefferson
    Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald
    • Adelaide Jeffersonas Adelaide Jefferson
    Jamie Theakston
    • Mark Gaskellas Mark Gaskell
    Giles Oldershaw
    • Edwardsas Edwards
    Florence Hoath
    • Pamela Reevesas Pamela Reeves
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Dolly Bantryas Dolly Bantry
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Colonel Arthur Bantryas Colonel Arthur Bantry
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • Colonel Melchettas Colonel Melchett
    Ben Miller
    Ben Miller
    • Basil Blakeas Basil Blake
    Emma Cooke
    Emma Cooke
    • Dinah Leeas Dinah Lee
    Robin Soans
    Robin Soans
    • Dr. Haydockas Dr. Haydock
    Bruce Mackinnon
    Bruce Mackinnon
    • Scamperas Scamper
    • (as Bruce MacKinnon)
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Superintendent Harperas Superintendent Harper
    Mary Stockley
    Mary Stockley
    • Josie Turneras Josie Turner
    Emma Williams
    Emma Williams
    • Ruby Keeneas Ruby Keene
    Adam Garcia
    Adam Garcia
    • Raymond Starras Raymond Starr
    David Walliams
    David Walliams
    • George Bartlettas George Bartlett
    • Director
      • Andy Wilson
    • Writers
      • Kevin Elyot(screenplay)
      • Agatha Christie(novel)
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    A young woman's corpse is dumped in the library of Gossington Hall, home of Jane Marple's friend Dolly Bantry and her husband Arthur. Pompous Chief Constable Melchett suspects a connection with Basil Blake, an arty young man who lives locally but Blake is dismissive when Melchett visits him. Then Superintendent Harper rings from the coastal town of Danemouth. Ruby Keane, a young girl employed as a dancer at the Majestic Hotel there, has gone missing, and her cousin Josie Turner identifies the corpse as Ruby's. Ruby is in favour with millionaire Conway Jefferson, whose own son and daughter were killed in a wartime air raid, and he wants to adopt her. His son-in-law Mark Gaskell, and daughter-in-law Adelaide react variously to the news. Miss Marple is convinced that the solution to Ruby's murder may be found at the hotel and she and Dolly book into a suite to investigate. There is no shortage of suspects, not only family members but the handsome Raymond Starr, another of the hotel's dance professionals, and George Bartlett, the last person to see Ruby before her disappearance. —don @ minifie-1
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    • Trivia
      Among others, Eileen Atkins and Annette Crosbie were considered for the part of Miss Marple's friend Dolly Bantry. The part was eventually given to Joanna Lumley, who calls herself a "die-hard Christie fan".
    • Goofs
      In the scene showing the Pier at "Danemouth", a modern double decker bus is visible driving past.
    • Quotes

      Basil Blake: [introducing his wife to Colonel Melchett] Dinah Lee, minor actress, major slut!

    • Connections
      Followed by Agatha Christie's Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Zadok the Priest, Hwv 258
      (uncredited)

      By George Frideric Handel

      [first shot of the body in the library]

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    The frog in the drawer
    Another Christie's classic with an unexpected ending,adding a risqué Relationship which was not,of course,in the detective story.(there's also a nod at " a place in the sun" and at Mister Montgomery Clift,a coincidence?) True to form,Miss Marple does not question the suspects,she does not look for fingerprints with a magnifying glass;she talks of this and that with all of them,or she closely listens to what they say;and above all,she watches (the nails are a good example) This episode takes us to a luxury hotel in Brighton ;a too brief appearance by aging James Fox ;and ,one more time,a brilliant example of Mrs Christie's algebra.I particularly like the moment when she reveals the truth to the two cops,cool ,calm and collected .This mischievous spinster was woman's lib before its time .
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    • Apr 22, 2015

    FAQ1

    • What is the score music played throughout the film, not the ones listed in the music section, there is a conductor on the disc but not inn the imdb credits. I love that background music!!!

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • PBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Agatha Christie's Marple
    • Filming locations
      • Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Granada
      • WGBH
      • Agatha Christie
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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