Death of an Expert Witness

TV Mini Series
1983
50m

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Forensic scientist Dr. Edwin Lorrimer is murdered. Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is assigned the case, having recently investigated another killing in the area. His pursuit of the ... Read allForensic scientist Dr. Edwin Lorrimer is murdered. Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is assigned the case, having recently investigated another killing in the area. His pursuit of the truth unravels a web of dark secrets.Forensic scientist Dr. Edwin Lorrimer is murdered. Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is assigned the case, having recently investigated another killing in the area. His pursuit of the truth unravels a web of dark secrets.

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Roy Marsden

Adam Dalgliesh

Barry Foster

Dr. Maxim Howarth

Ray Brooks

Dr. Henry Kerrison

Ivor Roberts

Inspector Blakelock

John Vine

DS John Massingham…

Andrew Ray

Clifford Bradley

Brenda Blethyn

Angela Foley

Malcolm Terris

DI Tom Doyle

Chloe Franks

Brenda Pridmore

Fiona Walker

Stella Mawson, aka 'Star'

Stephen Thorne

Paul Middlemass

Valerie Testa

Claire Easterbrook

Meg Davies

Domenica Howarth

John Bryans

Chief Superintendent Mercer

Annabelle Lanyon

Nell Kerrison

Geoffrey Palmer

Dr. Edwin Lorrimer

Rhoda Lewis

Miss Willard

Kate Lansbury

Mrs. Pridmore

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Trivia
Martin Jarvis was offered Dr. Kerrison.

Alternate versions
When the series was repeated on ITV3, it was edited into six episodes, each with a revised cast list.

Connections
Followed by Shroud for a Nightingale (1984)

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Expert Investigation amongst fellow Experts!

This was the first of the adaptations of the P D James books of Adam Dalgliesh, which is unfortunately unavailable to the public in video. If it come again onto your local television station, it is a must see!

Roy Marsden makes a perfect Dalgliesh! Tall, mysterious Dalgliesh is the best man available and is picked by New Scotland Yard to investigate murder and intrigue in a highly sensitive government department.

Jowly Geoffrey Palmer plays a part far different from the relaxed comedy parts of late, and Barry Foster cuts a dash as Dr Maxim Howarth. The plot twists and turns and the viewer will be kept literally guessing 'Who done it' until the last scene! A great night of entertainment for mystery fans. Well worth a look!