Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

1980

3h 0m

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This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

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Agatha Christie(novel by)
Pat Sandys(writer by)
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Francesca Annis
Lady Frances Derwent
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John Gielgud
Reverend Jones
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Bernard Miles
Dr. Thomas
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Eric Porter
Dr. Nicholson
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Leigh Lawson
Roger Bassington-ffrench
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James Warwick
Bobby Jones
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Madeline Smith
Moira Nicholson
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Connie Booth
Sylva Bassington-ffrench
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Joan Hickson
Mrs. Rivington
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Lynda La Plante
Mrs. Roberts
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Doris Hare
Rose Pratt
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James Cossins
Henry Bassington-ffrench
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Robert Longden
Badger Beadon
Roland Davies
Dr. George Arbuthnot

Writers

Agatha Christie(novel by)
Pat Sandys(writer by)

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Release date

March 30, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production companies

LWT
ITV

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