The Black Tower

Synopsis

The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.

First Air Date: 1985-11-08

Last Air Date: 1985-12-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: P. D. James

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Roy Marsden as Adam Dalgliesh
Martin Jarvis as Wilfred Anstey
John Franklyn-Robbins as Henry Carwardine
Carol Gillies as Dot Moxon
Richard Heffer as Dr. Eric Hewson
Harriet Bagnall as Ursula Hollis
Pauline Collins as Maggie Hewson
Rachel Kempson as Grace Willison
Valerie Whittington as Jennie Pegram
Art Malik as Julius Court

Seasons

Season 1 (1985)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: 8 November 1985 (1985-11-08)

A reckless move in the drugs trade turns into a dice with death for Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. The community is stunned by the violent death at Toynton Grange, and the consequences for Maggie Hewson. Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home and learns more shocking news from Father Baddeley, whilst receiving an offer of help from Julius Court.
Ep. 2: 15 November 1985 (1985-11-15)

The violent death at Toynton Grange stuns the community and has alarming consequences for Maggie Hewson. Adam Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home to visit his old friend Father Baddelely and learns some shocking news.
Ep. 3: 22 November 1985 (1985-11-22)

Dalgliesh investigates the mysterious fire in the Black Tower and discovers Maggie Hewson's reluctance to answer questions about her meeting with her solicitor.
Ep. 4: 29 November 1985 (1985-11-29)

Recriminations begin at Toynton Grange nursing home after the fire in the Black Tower. Maggie Hewson faces awkward questions about her visit to her solicitor. Ursula Hollis has an unnerving encounter as tragedy returns to the troubled community.
Ep. 5: 6 December 1985 (1985-12-06)

Another untimely death and a meeting to discuss the future of Toynton Grange heighten tension. Julius Court discovers that Dalgliesh has uncovered his past. The detective makes a grisly discovery after revealing interviews ith Eric Hewson and Helen Rainer.
Ep. 6: 13 December 1985 (1985-12-06)

The inquest into the latest death at Toynton Grange fails to provide satisfactory answers for Adam Dalgliesh. A conversation with Henry Carwardine proves more revealing. If his solution proves right, the detective's own safety could be at risk.