Return of the Ice Maiden 

Philippa Vale returns to the island to recover the stolen diamonds she hid underwater on her last visit, unaware that Jim had anticipated their hiding place and recovered them. Her presence... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Custance

Writers:

Rod Beacham (by), Robert Banks Stewart (series created by)

Stars:

John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Liza Goddard

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
John Nettles	...	Jim Bergerac
Terence Alexander	...	Hungerford
Liza Goddard	...	Philippa Vale
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Mary Lou Costain
Sean Arnold	...	Crozier
Geoffrey Leesley	...	DC Terry Wilson
Terry John	...	Det Con Paris
Philip Hynd	...	Liddell
Peter Jonfield	...	Van Rijn
Mela White	...	Diamante Lil
Nancy Mansfield	...	Peggy Masters
Phillip Manikum	...	Sergeant Murray
Jenny Bolt	...	Midge
Colin Edwynn	...	Tourist
Ian Marter	...	Cowman

Storyline

Philippa Vale returns to the island to recover the stolen diamonds she hid underwater on her last visit, unaware that Jim had anticipated their hiding place and recovered them. Her presence attracts the arrival of a criminal gang and a bent copper, in whose capture Philippa ends up by assisting Jim.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Did You Know?

Trivia

When Lisa Goddard walks out of the sea with her bag of diamonds, the music changes to the James Bond theme. This could possibly be an homage to Ursula Andress memorable walk out of the sea in Dr No.

User Reviews

Return of the Ice Maiden

Philippa Vale (Liza Goddard) retrieve to Jersey to recover the diamonds she hid on her last visit. Her presence attracts the interest of criminal Mary Lou Costain (Elizabeth Spriggs), who hires her to steal a pair of Dutch currency plates from the Bureau des Étrangers.

Return of the Ice Maiden is a good episode, mainly due to the presence of Liza Goddard. Ian Marter briefly appears as a farmer. 3/5

Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 1985 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Seven Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 51 min (BBFC entry for UK DVD)

Color:

Color