TV series

The Moonstone

Name: The Moonstone
Released: 1972
Cast: Vivien Heilbron, Robin Ellis, Basil Dignam

1972· 1 season· 45 min episodes★ 8.0Ended

On BBC One — From BBC

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Synopsis

A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart.

Themes

london, england based on novel or book yorkshire miniseries period drama 19th century 1850s

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 16, 1972 · 45 min
Synopsis
Franklin Blake is tasked by his uncle to present the fabled Moonstone diamond to Rachel Verinder on her birthday. But the diamond is said to be cursed and three Indian conjurers are lurking nearby, intend on returning the jewel to it's place of origin.
Guest stars: Kathleen Byron (Lady Verinder), Martin Jarvis (Godfrey Ablewhite), Anna Cropper (Rosanna Spearman), Maureen Morris (Penelope Betteredge), Bell McCallum (Nancy), Brian Badcoe (Mr. Murthwaite), Philip Ray (Dr. Candy), Madhav Sharma (Indian)
E2 Episode 2Jan 23, 1972 · 45 min
Synopsis
The Moonstone has been stolen from Rachel's cabinet. Famous police Sergeant Cuff takes on the investigation. Even though second maid Rosanna Spearman is acting very suspicious, the inspector suspects the case to be more complicated.
Guest stars: Kathleen Byron (Lady Verinder), Martin Jarvis (Godfrey Ablewhite), Anna Cropper (Rosanna Spearman), Maureen Morris (Penelope Betteredge), Bell McCallum (Nancy), John Welsh (Sergeant Cuff), Michael Gover (Superintendent Seegrave), Sheila Keith (Mrs. Yolland)
E3 Episode 3Jan 30, 1972 · 45 min
Synopsis
Limping Lucy has a letter from Rosanna Spearman to be delivered personally to Franklin Blake. But unfortunately Blake has left the country. Godfrey Ablewhite is assaulted and searched by the three Indians in London. Afterwards he proposes marriage to Rachel once more.
Guest stars: Kathleen Byron (Lady Verinder), Martin Jarvis (Godfrey Ablewhite), Anna Cropper (Rosanna Spearman), Maureen Morris (Penelope Betteredge), Madhav Sharma (Indian), Tony Maiden (Conjuror's Boy (as Anthony Maiden)), Peter Sallis (Mr. Bruff), Cynthia Etherington (Miss Clack)
E4 Episode 4Feb 6, 1972 · 45 min
Synopsis
Rosanna's letter offers explanation but also more mystery concerning the theft of the Moonstone. Franklin Blake sets out to prove his innocence and win back the love of Rachel Verinder. Doctor Candy's assistant Ezra Jennings offers his help.
Guest stars: Anna Cropper (Rosanna Spearman), Maureen Morris (Penelope Betteredge), Bell McCallum (Nancy), Philip Ray (Dr. Candy), Madhav Sharma (Indian), John Welsh (Sergeant Cuff), Michael Gover (Superintendent Seegrave), Peter Sallis (Mr. Bruff)
E5 Episode 5Feb 13, 1972 · 45 min
Synopsis
Ezra Jennings conducts an unusual experiment to prove Franklin Blake's innocence. In order to do so, the exact conditions of the night the Moonstone was stolen have to be duplicated.
Guest stars: Martin Jarvis (Godfrey Ablewhite), Madhav Sharma (Indian), Ali Baba (Indian Conjuror), Azad Ali (Indian Conjuror), John Welsh (Sergeant Cuff), Peter Sallis (Mr. Bruff), Brian Murphy (Septimus Luker), Christopher Hancock (Ezra Jennings)