TV series

The Black Tower

Name: The Black Tower
Released: 1985
Cast: Roy Marsden, Martin Jarvis, John Franklyn-Robbins, Carol Gillies, Richard Heffer

1985· 1 season★ 7.2Ended

On ITV1 — From Anglia Television

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Synopsis

The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.

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E1 8 November 1985Next upNov 8, 1985 · 50 min
Synopsis
A reckless move in the drugs trade turns into a dice with death for Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. The community is stunned by the violent death at Toynton Grange, and the consequences for Maggie Hewson. Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home and learns more shocking news from Father Baddeley, whilst receiving an offer of help from Julius Court.
Guest stars: Norman Eshley (Victor Holroyd), Pauline Collins (Maggie Hewson), Maurice Denham (Father Michael Baddeley), Rachel Kempson (Grace Willison), Andrew Hawkins (Steve Hollis), Valerie Whittington (Jennie Pegram)
E2 15 November 1985Nov 15, 1985 · 51 min
Synopsis
The violent death at Toynton Grange stuns the community and has alarming consequences for Maggie Hewson. Adam Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home to visit his old friend Father Baddelely and learns some shocking news.
Guest stars: Pauline Collins (Maggie Hewson), Maurice Denham (Father Michael Baddeley), Rachel Kempson (Grace Willison), Valerie Whittington (Jennie Pegram), Art Malik (Julius Court), Heather James (Helen Rainer), Martyn Hesford (Dennis Lerner), David Webb (Inspector Rouse)
E3 22 November 1985Nov 22, 1985 · 50 min
Synopsis
Dalgliesh investigates the mysterious fire in the Black Tower and discovers Maggie Hewson's reluctance to answer questions about her meeting with her solicitor.
Guest stars: Gillian Barge (Millicent Hammitt), Pauline Collins (Maggie Hewson), Rachel Kempson (Grace Willison), Art Malik (Julius Court), Heather James (Helen Rainer), Martyn Hesford (Dennis Lerner), Gawn Grainger (Bob Loder), Andrew Hawkins (Steve Hollis)
E4 29 November 1985Nov 29, 1985 · 50 min
Synopsis
Recriminations begin at Toynton Grange nursing home after the fire in the Black Tower. Maggie Hewson faces awkward questions about her visit to her solicitor. Ursula Hollis has an unnerving encounter as tragedy returns to the troubled community.
Guest stars: Pauline Collins (Maggie Hewson), Rachel Kempson (Grace Willison), Valerie Whittington (Jennie Pegram), Art Malik (Julius Court), Heather James (Helen Rainer), Martyn Hesford (Dennis Lerner), David Webb (Inspector Rouse), Gawn Grainger (Bob Loder)
E5 6 December 1985Dec 6, 1985 · 50 min
Synopsis
Another untimely death and a meeting to discuss the future of Toynton Grange heighten tension. Julius Court discovers that Dalgliesh has uncovered his past. The detective makes a grisly discovery after revealing interviews ith Eric Hewson and Helen Rainer.
Guest stars: Gillian Barge (Millicent Hammitt), Pauline Collins (Maggie Hewson), Rachel Kempson (Grace Willison), Valerie Whittington (Jennie Pegram), Art Malik (Julius Court), Heather James (Helen Rainer), Martyn Hesford (Dennis Lerner), Albie Woodington (Albert Philby)
E6 13 December 1985Dec 6, 1985 · 50 min
Synopsis
The inquest into the latest death at Toynton Grange fails to provide satisfactory answers for Adam Dalgliesh. A conversation with Henry Carwardine proves more revealing. If his solution proves right, the detective's own safety could be at risk.
Guest stars: Gillian Barge (Millicent Hammitt), Valerie Whittington (Jennie Pegram), Art Malik (Julius Court), Heather James (Helen Rainer), Martyn Hesford (Dennis Lerner), David Webb (Inspector Rouse), Albie Woodington (Albert Philby), Allan Mitchell (Colonel Ridgewell)