Following in the footsteps of gracie fields, margaret rutherford, angela lansbury, helen hayes and joan hickson, geraldine mcewan brought the part of welcome to. Geraldine mcewan, julian sands, zoe tapper, paul nicholls. The series premiered in 2004 with geraldine mcewan in the title role. Subsequent episodes were derived both from works featuring miss marple. But her career spanned decades on the small screen. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series marple 2004.
Dolly bantry features in two episodes, each time played by joanna lumley. Geraldine mcewan is a spunky interpretation of the character of miss marple. Agatha christies marple the body in the library tv. She filmed 12 episodes before announcing her retirement in 2008. One of the most popular thespians, however, was geraldine mcewan, who assumed the role in 2004 and sustained it for three series and twelve individual mysteries. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series marple 2004. Often characterized an elderly spinster, she is one of the best known of christies characters and has been portrayed numerous times on screen. Top ten favorite episodes of agatha christies marple. She was replaced by julia mckenzie from the fourth series onwards. Michael coveney described her, in a tribute article, as a great comic stylist, with a syrupy, seductive voice and a forthright, sparkling manner. Geraldine mcewan series and julia mckenzie from series 4 star in the latest tv adaption of agatha christies miss marple. Geraldine mcewan retires from marple role after 12 tv films. Geraldine mcewan, the actress known for playing agatha christies elderly sleuth, miss marple, has died at the age of 82.
The hunt is on for a new miss marple after actress geraldine mcewan announced her retirement from the role today. The title role was played by geraldine mcewan for the first three series, after which she was succeeded by julia mckenzie. Each dons the trademark tweeds as if they were made for her. Watch agatha christies marple online full episodes of. It was again presented on itv by granada television in 2004 with geraldine mcewan as miss marple, tim mcinnerny as the vicar, derek jacobi as colonel protheroe and janet mcteer as his wife. Miss marple is a fictional character in agatha christies crime novels and short stories. Geraldine mcewan list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Absolute ordering places all episodes in a single ordered season. From 2004 to 2009 she appeared as miss marple, the agatha christie sleuth, for the series marple. Geraldine mcewan, a british actress who was best known for playing the agatha christie detective miss marple in 12 episodes of a bbc series based on the character, died on friday in london. Viewers were not sure that mcewan fit the role of miss marple, but the ratings slowly climbed, and soon it became one of the mostwatched television shows in the uk and. Taking over from geraldine mcewan as the lead of itvs agatha christies marple series in 2009, english musical theatre star julia mckenzie. The title character was played by geraldine mcewan from the first to third series, until her retirement from the role. But her career spanned decades on the small screen and in theatre and films. Marple investigates an inn run by witches who claim to be able to kill by black magic. Geraldine mcewan was born in old windsor, england and made her theatre debut at the age of 14 at the theatre.
The first six episodes were all adaptations of miss marple novels by christie. It is a little bit of insight into what makes marple tick, yet it doesnt interfere with the story. Many actresses have portrayed agatha christies ace sleuth miss jane marple over the years. This set contains four episodes from the first series of the british mystery show agatha christies marple. The late geraldine mcewan takes on the role of worldfamous crime writer agatha christies shrewd and inquisitive miss jane marple in a stunning set of murder mysteries this weekend on itv3. Excellent presentation of some of agatha christis miss marple stories. Mcewan died aged 82 in january after suffering a stroke three months earlier. Appearing in 12 episodes of agatha christies marple on itv, mcewan commented upon her casting. With a gentle smile and a probing mind, agatha christies miss marple often finds herself at the center of trouble a witness to betrayals, poisonings and all manner of mayhem. Miss marple tv series geraldine mcewan the agatha christie. Geraldine mcewan full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Geraldine mcewan played miss marple in itvs adaptations from 20042009. During the 1950s she acted with the shakespeare memorial theatre in stratforduponavon and joined the royal. See more ideas about miss marple, margaret rutherford and helen hayes. Mary mead, helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders. The episode was directed by charles palmer, and the screenplay was written by stephen churchett. Jan 23, 2008 the hunt is on for a new miss marple after actress geraldine mcewan announced her retirement from the role today. Feb 03, 2015 geraldine mcewan, a british actress who was best known for playing the agatha christie detective miss marple in 12 episodes of a bbc series based on the character, died on friday in london. All 12 episodes starring geraldine mcewan, a formidable, twinsetted presence in the series birmingham evening mail uk. Agatha christies marple the moving finger series 2 episode 2 in the town of lymstock an outbreak of anonymous hate mail results in a womans suicide. She played iconic agatha christie detective miss marple in 12 tv episodes. Mcewan has played agatha christies heroine sleuth jane marple since itv1 brought her back in 2003 and starred in the role in 12 tv films. With geraldine mcewan, julia mckenzie, stephen churchett, isabella parriss.
Geraldine mcewan was born in old windsor, england and made her theatre debut at the age of 14 at the theatre royal in. Agatha christies legendary miss marple was given a make over by itv with geraldine mcewan and then julia mckenzie bringing a twinkle to the eye of the elderly lady who just happens to be a dab hand at mystery solving very glossy and with very high production values and design, the series was also packed to the gills with high quality guest stars. Dolly bantry calls upon her old friend miss marple when the strangled corpse of an unknown blonde girl is found in the library of her home, gossington hall. Jan 31, 2015 geraldine mcewan, the actress known for playing agatha christies elderly sleuth, miss marple, has died at the age of 82. Following in the footsteps of gracie fields, margaret rutherford, angela lansbury, helen hayes and joan hickson, geraldine mcewan brought the part of welcome to the agatha christies marple guide at.
No, geraldine mcewan was replaced as miss marple by julia mckenzie who starred in the current marple series of a caribbean mystery. She received five olivier award nominations for her stage performances, as well as winning the. London longtime british actress geraldine mcewan, whose many roles included the agatha christie detective miss marple, died friday from the effects of stroke. A new series of dramas based on the stories of miss marple debuted on itv in the uk in 2004, starring geraldine mcewan in the title role. Geraldine mcewan was an english actress, who had a long career in theatre, television and. Agatha christies marple is a british television series based on christies female sleuth, miss jane. The episodes or films included in this box set are all superbly entertaining and a desirable addition to your collection. Mcewan has played agatha christies heroine sleuth jane marple since itv1 brought. Agatha christies marple series and episode guides tv from. The murder at the vicarage, the body in the library, a. With geraldine mcewan, ian richardson, tara fitzgerald, jamie theakston. Geraldine mcewan is a very different one from others who have played miss marple. Sep 30, 2016 uk itv1 network chorion wgbh boston 23. Her first appearance was in a short story published.
Prim and proper in her smart tweed suits and matching hats, miss marple is often overlooked by the police and underestimated by criminals. She played miss marple in 12 tv episodes from 2004 to 2009, stepping down at the end of a hugely successful run as the fictional detective. With geraldine mcewan, juliet stevenson, denis lawson, alison steadman. I do enjoy playing very original and slightly eccentric. Agatha christies marple or simply marple is a british itv television programme loosely based on the books and short stories by british crime novelist agatha christie. She played the spinster detective jane marple in 12 tv shows on itv from 2004 to 2009. Mary mead and acts as an amateur consulting detective. I would rank joan hickson as 1 and geraldine mcewan as 2 and the rest a very distant runner ups. The episode was directed by charles palmer, and the. The title character was played by geraldine mcewan from the first to third. A wealthy woman holds a party at her devon estate for family and friends. Miss jane marple 20 episodes 20052007 masterpiece mrs.
Agatha christies marple ordeal by innocence tv episode. Agatha christies marple series 1 by geraldine mcewan. She played the spinster detective jane marple in 12 tv shows on itv from. Her sharp mind and shrewd intellect prove invaluable in unravelling a slew of murder mysteries, earning her the grudging respect of the police. Geraldine mcewan, a british actress who was best known for playing the agatha christie detective miss marple in 12 episodes of a bbc series. The title character was played by geraldine mcewan from the first to third series, until her retirement from the role, and by julia mckenzie from the fourth series onwards. Geraldine mcewan is my favorite miss marple and i am so glad that acorn put together three sets of her performances. The best ever miss marple actress has been revealed as. Michael coveney described her, in a tribute article, as a great comic stylist, with a syrupy, seductive voice and a forthright, sparkling manner on stage, mcewan was a fivetime olivier award nominee, and twice won the evening standard. Mcewan retires from marple role itv plc the guardian. Recurring characters include dr haydock although he is played by three different actors, and the coroner who appears in four episodes.
The murder at the vicarage, the body in the library, a murder is announced, and 4. Celebrated actress julia mckenzie and bafta awardwinning actress geraldine mcewan take on the role of agatha christies shrewd and inquisitive miss jane marple in this spectacular set of murder mysteries. Muchacclaimed for her acting work, mcewan won a bafta award for best actress for 1990s series oranges are not the only fruit. Agatha christies miss marple itv1 200420, geraldine. By the age of 18 she was starring in londons west end in several longrunning popular productions. Miss jane marple is an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of st. When a solicitor and the hostess herself are both murdered, miss marple tries to find a clever killer with a devious plan. Episode and series guides for agatha christies marple. List of agatha christies marple episodes wikipedia. The family of longtime actress geraldine mcewan says she has died following treatment for. The character of miss marple is based on friends of christies step grandmotheraunt margaret miller, nee west. Dec 19, 2004 agatha christies marple is a british television series based on christies female sleuth, miss jane. Old wounds are reopened for the argyle family when a man suddenly turns up after being abroad and claims that the black sheep of the family could not have murdered its tyrannical matriarch. With a gentle smile and a probing mind, agatha christies miss marple often finds herself at the center of trouble a witness to betrayals, poisonings and all manner of.
The murder at the vicarage agatha christies marple episode. The best ever miss marple actress has been revealed as voted by. Geraldine mcewan is excellent in the role of jane marple, and i love how theyve given her a backstory that crops up every so often. Media in category film locations of agatha christies marple the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Mary mead with a remarkable talent for solving crimes. Jun 10, 2015 the late geraldine mcewan takes on the role of worldfamous crime writer agatha christies shrewd and inquisitive miss jane marple in a stunning set of murder mysteries this weekend on itv3. She is both believable and charming in an alarming way and one can believe her intelligence and knack for crimesolving. The title character was played by geraldine mcewan from the first to third series, until her retirement from the role, and by julia mckenzie from the fourth series. The murder at the vicarage agatha christies marple. Miss marple actress geraldine mcewan, who played agatha christies detective on tv, left nearly. Geraldine mcewan retires from marple role after 12 tv films media. Proper, demure, sharp as a tack, agatha christies spinster sleuth is brilliantly portrayed by geraldine mcewan series and julia mckenzie series 4. Agatha christies marple season 1 full episodes watch. In 2005 geraldine mcewan was nominated for a satellite award for her role as miss marple in the first series.
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