The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Series Overview
The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.
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12 Seasons • 79 Episodes
60 min per episode
1987 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, Aug 2, 1987
Ruth RendellLatest Aired Episode
Season 12, Episode 1: “Harm Done”
Wexford copes with two abductions of teen-aged girls, the disappearance of a 3 year old from her bedroom, and the return of a paroled pedophile to the town.
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries about?
The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.
How many seasons does The Ruth Rendell Mysteries have?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries comprises 12 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries?
Key cast members in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries include George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Diane Keen.
Who created or directed The Ruth Rendell Mysteries?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries was developed and directed by Ruth Rendell.