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Shroud for a Nightingale - Part Two

  • Episode aired Nov 1, 2021
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7.5/10
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Jeremy Irvine in Dalgliesh (2021)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A recent death on the hospital wards becomes of interest to Dalgliesh, as he investigates the behavior of several of the nurses at Nightingale House. Masterson tells Dalgliesh that Dettinger... Read allA recent death on the hospital wards becomes of interest to Dalgliesh, as he investigates the behavior of several of the nurses at Nightingale House. Masterson tells Dalgliesh that Dettinger recognized one of the senior nurses as Irmgard Grobel, a woman found guilty of murdering ... Read allA recent death on the hospital wards becomes of interest to Dalgliesh, as he investigates the behavior of several of the nurses at Nightingale House. Masterson tells Dalgliesh that Dettinger recognized one of the senior nurses as Irmgard Grobel, a woman found guilty of murdering 122 Polish prisoners by lethal injection.
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7.5/10
274
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  • Director
    • Jill Robertson
  • Writers
    • P.D. James(novel)
    • Helen Edmundson
  • Stars
    • Siobhán Cullen
    • Bertie Carvel
    • Avin Shah
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  • Director
    • Jill Robertson
  • Writers
    • P.D. James(novel)
    • Helen Edmundson
  • Stars
    • Siobhán Cullen
    • Bertie Carvel
    • Avin Shah
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Siobhán Cullen
    Siobhán Cullen
    • Josephine Fallonas Josephine Fallon
    Bertie Carvel
    Bertie Carvel
    • DCI Adam Dalglieshas DCI Adam Dalgliesh
    Avin Shah
    Avin Shah
    • Rohan Chopraas Rohan Chopra
    Jeremy Irvine
    Jeremy Irvine
    • DS Charles Mastersonas DS Charles Masterson
    Richard Dillane
    Richard Dillane
    • Dr. Stephen Courtney-Briggsas Dr. Stephen Courtney-Briggs
    Fenella Woolgar
    Fenella Woolgar
    • Sister Mavis Gearingas Sister Mavis Gearing
    Helen Aluko
    Helen Aluko
    • Christine Dakersas Christine Dakers
    Alice Nokes
    Alice Nokes
    • Julia Pardoeas Julia Pardoe
    Eliot Salt
    • Madeleine Goodaleas Madeleine Goodale
    Robin Kristoffy
    Robin Kristoffy
    • Shirley Burtas Shirley Burt
    Alex Kristoffy
    Alex Kristoffy
    • Maureen Burtas Maureen Burt
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Matron Mary Tayloras Matron Mary Taylor
    Amanda Root
    Amanda Root
    • Sister Brumfettas Sister Brumfett
    Lily Newmark
    Lily Newmark
    • Morag Smithas Morag Smith
    Laura Hughes
    • Librarianas Librarian
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Mrs Louise Dettingeras Mrs Louise Dettinger
    • Director
      • Jill Robertson
    • Writers
      • P.D. James(novel)
      • Helen Edmundson
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    • Trivia
      The book on Nurse Fallon's nightstand is The Second Sex published in 1949. Written by French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir, in which she discusses the treatment of women throughout history. Beauvoir published it in two volumes, Facts and Myths and Lived Experience.
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      The story is set in January 1975, as evidenced by the stamp in the library book and the date on the bus ticket. However, when Dalgliesh empties out Fallon's purse two £1 bank notes drop out which are series D notes, and were not issued until February 1978.

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    8/10
    A solid first case for a new Dalgliesh
    These comments refer to both parts one and two of 'Shroud for a Nightingale'.

    This story opening in Nightingale House in 1975 where a group of trainee nurses are being taught. In the class they are giving a demonstration of how to feed a patient through a tube, with a nurse playing the part of the patient... as soon as the liquid in the tube reaches her stomach she reacts violently and dies. It appears that somebody has replaced the milk meant to be used with disinfectant. Inspector Adam Dalgliesh and DS Charles Masterson turn up to investigate. As the case progresses various suspects and motives emerge.

    I watched the old version of this story, starring Roy Marsden in the leading role, but thankfully, apart from the opening scene, I could remember very little about it so never felt a need to compare the two while watching. The story is divided into two sixty minute episodes, including adverts, and both can now be watched in a single two hour slot which I'd recommend. I enjoyed the story; the mystery was intriguing and kept me guessing till near the end. It has a great '70s feel. Early on it isn't too obvious why the story is set at the time rather than being updated but as the motive emerges it is clear that time matters. Bertie Carvel impresses as Dalgliesh, a character who feels more 1870s than 1970s... slightly old fashioned rather than out of place. The supporting cast is solid too. On the strength of this I will certainly be watching future Dalgliesh stories.
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