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Shroud for a Nightingale

Shroud for a Nightingale

Shroud for a Nightingale

1984 - 1984•1 season•5 episodes•Unknown runtime•

★6.4(7 ratings)

Mystery

Overview

When a nursing student with a penchant for petty extortion is fatally poisoned during a routine procedure, Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham must find out

Creators

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Main Cast

Roy Marsden

Roy Marsden

Adam Dalgliesh

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Stephen Courtney-Briggs

Sheila Allen

Sheila Allen

Matron Mary Taylor

Liz Fraser

Liz Fraser

Sister Mavis Gearing

Thelma Whiteley

Thelma Whiteley

Sister Ethel Brumfett

Andree Evans

Andree Evans

Sister Hilda Rolfe

John Vine

John Vine

DS John Massingham

Rosalyn Elvin

Rosalyn Elvin

Madeleine Goodall

Natalie Ogle

Natalie Ogle

Christine Dakers

Judi Maynard

Judi Maynard

Julia Pardoe

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Maureen Burt

Marcia Tucker

Marcia Tucker

Shirley Dalston

Full Crew

Direction

Director: John Gorrie

Writing

Writer: Robin Chapman
Novel: P.D. James

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 5 episodes in total (avg. 5 per season).

#2

The show is currently in production with new episodes still being made.

#3

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Seasons

Rating

6.4/10

Average

7 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Shroud for a Nightingale

Status:

Returning Series

In Production:

Yes

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

3/9/1984

Last Episode:

4/6/1984

Networks:

ITV1

Production Companies:

ITV

ITV