|  The film uses an adapted screenplay by T. R. Bowen and was directed by Silvio Narizzano. Crime, Drama, Mystery. We all know the story, so I think it was bold of the writer to make a few edits and change things a bit, or there'd have been no need to make the series. The adaptation was transmitted in three parts between 26–28 December 1984, and only had a few changes made to it: The character of Superintendent Harper was omitted. | The characters are nicely realized and the suspense holds. You need to be logged in to continue. The Body in the Library is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie and first published in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in February 1942 and in UK by the Collins Crime Club in May of the same year. Cast & Crew; Episode Groups; Seasons; Translations ; Changes; Media Backdrops 1; Posters 5; Videos Login to Add a Video; Fandom Discussions Overview; General 0; Content Issues 0; Reviews; Share Share Link; Facebook; Tweet; Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984) ← Back to main. [1] Starring Joan Hickson in the title role, it was the first film presented in the British television series Miss Marple and premiered in three parts from 26 to 28 December 1984 on BBC One. As IMDb celebrates its 30th birthday, we have six shows to get you ready for those pivotal years of your life ... your 30s. Colonel Melchett (3 episodes, 1984) David Horovitch. Alternative Titles 4. With Geraldine McEwan, Ian Richardson, Tara Fitzgerald, Jamie Theakston. You can review our cookie policy to learn more. Guest cast and synopsis IMDb link; 1 "The Body in the Library" 26, 27, 28 December 1984 Gwen Watford, Moray Watson, Trudie Styler, Jess Conrad, Ciaran Madden, Keith Drinkel, Debbie Arnold, Frederick Jaeger, Valentine Dyall, Raymond Francis, David Horovitch, Anthony Smee, Andrew Cruickshank, Hugh Walters, Arthur Bostrom, Stephen Churchett, John Moffatt: Miss Marple assists … Once hooked, you won't be able to turn it off. The novel features her fictional amateur detective, Miss Marple. I'm a huge Christie fan, and it didn't bother me, I was glad to see something different attempted. Season 1 of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library premiered on December 26, 1984. Amazon's Black Friday 2013 Blu-ray and DVD Deals: Sunday, November 24, 28 December 2010 Full Cast & Crew: Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984) Series Cast (33) Gwen Watford. Amateur detective Miss Jane Marple investigates the murder of a young woman whose body is found in the library at Gossington Hall, home of Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Bantry. The Body in the Library is a 1984 television film adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1942 detective novel The Body in the Library, which was co-produced by the BBC and the A&E Network. Agatha Christie (novel), Amazon's Black Friday 2013 Blu-ray and DVD Deals: Sunday, November 24, Last night's TV: Agatha Christie's Marple: The Secrets of Chimneys. The music is splendid, Zadok the Priest, sets the tone. Can't find a movie or TV show? Dolly Bantry: In the scene showing the Pier at "Danemouth", a modern double decker bus is visible driving past. Season 1 of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library premiered on December 26, 1984. By continuing to use TMDb, you are agreeing to this policy. View production, box office, & company info, Kevin Elyot (screenplay), She was a very different Jane Marple to Joan Hickson, scatty, clever and massively less shockable, she was a mature character that had a love interest and a modern outlook on life. Full Cast & Crew. 94 min As someone notes about the case, "you'll have to admit it has all the bizarre elements of a cheap thriller." We don't have any reviews for Miss Marple: The Body in the Library. The 1984 television film The Body in the Library was part of the BBC series of Miss Marple, with Joan Hickson making the first of her acclaimed appearances in the role of Jane Marple. Last night's TV: Agatha Christie's Marple: The Secrets of Chimneys. 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. [1], The Body in the Library was repeated on BBC Four in September and October 2013.[2]. Detective Inspector Slack (3 episodes, 1984) Andrew Cruickshank. Miss Hickson is lovely, neither as awesome as Miss Rutherford nor as overly cute as Helen Hayes. 24 November 2013 Miss Marple helps her neighbours the Bantrys when a lovely young girl is found dead in their library. The Guardian - TV News Directed by (1) Writing credits (2) Cast (28) Produced by (7) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (1) Casting By (1) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (2) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (5) Production Management (2) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (3) Art Department (7) Sound Department (10) Special Effects by (1) Visual Effects … "TV: Christie's Miss Marple Is Back, In 'Body In Library, "BBC Two - Miss Marple, Series 1, The Body in the Library - Episode guide", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Body_in_the_Library_(film)&oldid=981808224, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 October 2020, at 14:51. Lorrimer (3 episodes, 1984) Frederick Jaeger. Click here to login or here to sign up. Florence Hoath's second role in an Agatha Christie adaptation, after Innocent Lies (1995) - a film which deviated so far from Agatha Christie's work that her family asked for her name to not being included in the credits.   |  TV Episode Men do rather think that the world revolves around them, and it can get so exhausting pretending they're right. 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. The U.S. edition retailed at $2.00 and the UK edition at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6). And the supporting cast is admirable, particularly Gwen Watford as Dolly and David Horovitch as Inspector Slack. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. Who knows if the twist at the end was the right or wrong decision. Rope Of Silicon This BBC/Arts & Entertainment co-production offers an especially good example of Agatha Christie in adaptation. Colonel Bantry (3 episodes, 1984) Valentine Dyall. TV-14 There are some great performances, Joanna Lumley, Simon Callow and Ben Miller are a great supporting cast. The Body in the Library is a 1984 television film adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1942 detective novel The Body in the Library, which was co-produced by the BBC and the A&E Network.The film uses an adapted screenplay by T. R. Bowen and was directed by Silvio Narizzano. Login to create it.   |  In the United States the film was first broadcast on 4 January 1986 as a part of PBS's Mystery!. Mrs. Bantry / Dolly Bantry (3 episodes, 1984) Moray Watson . Fair to say I find almost all of Joan's productions superior I think this one stands up fairly well, it moves along at a nice pace. | Directed by Andy Wilson. I loved the cheeky glint in the eye she had. The scene where Geraldine says 'because when you're in love you think you're invincible, it blinds you,' is particularly moving. We use cookies to help give you a better experience on TMDb. The girl is traced to a seaside resort and the desperate family of a wealthy old man. Setting it in the 50's was a daring move, but I feel it paid off.