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Proper, demure, sharp as a tack, Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth is brilliantly portrayed by Geraldine McEwan (Series 1–3) and Julia McKenzie (Series 4). Each dons the trademark tweeds as if they were made for her; each is surrounded by lavish post-WWII period detail and stellar supporting casts.
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Geraldine McEwan is Dame Agatha’s spinster sleuth—proper, demure, and sharp as a tack—in sparkling new adaptations of classic Christie novels. These 21st-century productions are rich in post-WWII period atmosphere. Guest actors include Joanna Lumley, Derek Jacobi, and Anthony Andrews. Seen on Mystery!, each series is CC; approx. 375 min. on 4 DVDs.
Disc 1
The Murder at the Vicarage
Disc 2
The Body in the Library
Disc 3
A Murder Is Announced
Disc 4
4:50 From Paddington
The Murder at the Vicarage
Disc 2
The Body in the Library
Disc 3
A Murder Is Announced
Disc 4
4:50 From Paddington
- Behind-the-scenes featurette with cast and crew interviews
- History of Miss Marple adaptations
- Biography of Agatha Christie
- Cast filmographies
- Photo gallery
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 376 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
Run Time: 376 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
"Irresistible"—TV Guide
"Frighteningly fun"—Entertainment Weekly
"Totally, unexpectedly fun"—E!Online
"People do tend to confide in old ladies—don't you find?"—Miss Marple
"Dead fun"—Toronto Star
"With its lush production values, wry humor, fine acting, and expertly plotted scripts, Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 1 is highly recommended for fans of British dramas and classic mysteries. These stories have been filmed before, but Marple makes them seem as fresh and vital as ever."—TVDVD Reviews.com
"Frighteningly fun"—Entertainment Weekly
"Totally, unexpectedly fun"—E!Online
"People do tend to confide in old ladies—don't you find?"—Miss Marple
"Dead fun"—Toronto Star
"With its lush production values, wry humor, fine acting, and expertly plotted scripts, Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 1 is highly recommended for fans of British dramas and classic mysteries. These stories have been filmed before, but Marple makes them seem as fresh and vital as ever."—TVDVD Reviews.com
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Special Class Program (all episodes featured in Series 1), (2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Agatha Christie Marple (Geraldine McEwan, all episodes in Series 1, 2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Miniseries (all episodes in Series 1), (2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Agatha Christie Marple (Geraldine McEwan, all episodes in Series 1, 2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Miniseries (all episodes in Series 1), (2005)
