Ordeal by Innocence 

Christmas 1954. Wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate Sunny Point. Her adopted son Jack Argyll is arrested for her murder. He vehemently protests his innocence.

Stars:

Morven Christie, Anthony Boyle, Christian Cooke

2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Morven Christie	...	Kirsten Lindstrom 3 episodes, 2018
Anthony Boyle	...	Jack Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Christian Cooke	...	Mickey Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Bill Nighy	...	Leo Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Matthew Goode	...	Philip Durrant 3 episodes, 2018
Luke Treadaway	...	Dr Arthur Calgary 3 episodes, 2018
Anna Chancellor	...	Rachel Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Crystal Clarke	...	Tina Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Ella Purnell	...	Hester Argyll 3 episodes, 2018
Eleanor Tomlinson	...	Mary Durrant 3 episodes, 2018
Luke Murray	...	Young Jack 3 episodes, 2018
Catriona McNicoll	...	Young Mary 3 episodes, 2018
Abigail Conteh	...	Young Tina 3 episodes, 2018
Rhys Lambert	...	Young Mickey 3 episodes, 2018
Hayden Robertson	...	Young Hester 3 episodes, 2018
Brian McCardie	...	Bellamy Gould 3 episodes, 2018
Alice Eve	...	Gwenda Vaughan 3 episodes, 2018
Frances Grey	...	Lydia Gould 2 episodes, 2018
Sandy Welch	...	Dr Edwin Morsuch 2 episodes, 2018

Storyline

Christmas 1954. Wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyll is murdered at her family estate Sunny Point. Her adopted son Jack Argyll is arrested for her murder. He vehemently protests his innocence.

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Plot Keywords:

1950s | year 1954 | england | murder | murder mystery | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

Catherine Keener was origionally cast to play Rachael Argyll before Anna Chancellor took in the role.

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Goofs

Jack Argyll never needed Dr. Calgary for his alibi. As Dr. Calgary dropped Jack off at a local pub, at 9:00, on Christmas Eve, anyone at the pub: Barkeep, barmaid, all the other customers, could have easily identified him, and vouched for his whereabouts at the time of the murder. Why didn't Jack, or his solicitor, seek them out? Also, Given the notoriety the case received in the press, it's makes no sense that no one from the pub stepped forward.

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Connections

Version of Ordeal by Innocence (1984)

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Soundtracks

Out of the Shadows
(uncredited)
Performed by Cut One

User Reviews

Insipid

Boring, over acted and just meh.

Typical of a bbc adaption they plod it out so much. 2 episodes would be better.

Details

Official Sites:

British Broadcasting Corporation [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 August 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ordeal by Innocence

Filming Locations:

Ardgowan House, Ardgowan Estate, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mammoth Screen, Agatha Christie Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD