Devices and Desires
Series Overview
Commander Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard, ostensibly on leave to mourn the death of a close friend and settle her estate at a coastal cottage, soon finds himself entangled in a murder investigation when a serial killer dubbed the 'Norfolk Whistler' strikes near a local nuclear power station.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Fri, Jan 4, 1991
P. D. JamesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode #1.6”
Caroline Amphlett's true purpose in working at the nuclear plant is revealed and Dalgliesh confers with the Security Service on the next steps. It is not clear however who it is that rammed her boat. Chief Inspector Rickards is ready to close the Robarts murder case as unsolved but Dalgliesh urges him to continue and provides his own profile of the killer. Meg Dennison's alibi is weak and she clearly wasn't at home when she claimed to be. Theresa Blaney is at home recuperating and reveals to Alice Mair the identity of the person she saw at the beach the night Hilary ...
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P. D. James
P. D. James, Thomas Ellice
Richard Harvey
Geoff Greenleaf
Keith Judge
John Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Rosenberg
Producer
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Geoff Greenleaf
Director of Photography
Keith Judge
Editor
Spencer Chapman
Production Design
Tudor George
Costume Design
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Devices and Desires about?
Commander Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard, ostensibly on leave to mourn the death of a close friend and settle her estate at a coastal cottage, soon finds himself entangled in a murder investigation when a serial killer dubbed the 'Norfolk Whistler' strikes near a local nuclear power station.
How many seasons does Devices and Desires have?
Devices and Desires comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Devices and Desires?
Key cast members in Devices and Desires include Roy Marsden, Susannah York, Gemma Jones, James Faulkner, Tony Haygarth.
Who created or directed Devices and Desires?
Devices and Desires was developed and directed by P. D. James.