The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Drama 1987

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Kindly, compassionate Inspector Wexford (George Baker, I, Claudius, The Spy Who Loved Me) investigates the disappearance of his doctor's daughter, an environmental protest that goes horribly wrong, and a series of abductions. From award-winning writer Ruth Rendell, these mysteries weave incisive social observation into compelling plots.

Drama 1987

TV-14

Starring George Harris, John Michie, Sean Pertwee

EPISODE 1

Master of the Moor: Part 1

Stephen Whalby (Colin Firth, "Kingsman") loves the moor. When a series of senseless murders invade his beloved lands, he becomes intrigued - and a suspect.

50 min · Sep 2, 1994 TV-14
EPISODE 2

Master of the Moor: Part 2

Stephen Whalby discovers the bodies of two women out on the moor, and even his wife begins to question his innocence.

49 min · Sep 9, 1994 TV-14
EPISODE 3

Master of the Moor: Part 3

DI Manciple investigates the third murder on the moor as Stephen desperately tries to proclaim his innocence. Who is the killer: Stephen or his boyhood friend? Or both?

50 min · Sep 16, 1994 TV-14
EPISODE 1

Vanity Dies Hard: Part 1

When wealthy middle-aged divorcee Alice Fielding (Eleanor David, "Pink Floyd: The Wall") marries a handsome younger man, her hard-living best friend Nesta begins to resent her.

50 min · Mar 24, 1995 TV-14
EPISODE 2

Vanity Dies Hard: Part 2

Alice investigates Nesta's sudden disappearance even as Andrew grows frustrated with her growing obsession.

50 min · Mar 31, 1995 TV-14
EPISODE 3

Vanity Dies Hard: Part 3

Consumed with paranoia but convinced of the truth, Alice confronts her husband with a shocking revelation.

51 min · Apr 7, 1995 TV-14

George Harris

Actor
John Michie

Actor
Sean Pertwee

Actor
George Baker

DCI Reg Wexford
Robert Urquhart

Actor

About

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

DRAMA

Kindly, compassionate Inspector Wexford (George Baker, I, Claudius, The Spy Who Loved Me) investigates the disappearance of his doctor's daughter, an environmental protest that goes horribly wrong, and a series of abductions. From award-winning writer Ruth Rendell, these mysteries weave incisive social observation into compelling plots.

Information

Studio: Acorn TV
Released: 1987
Rated: TV-14
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States), English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.