
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
TV Series · TV-14 · 60 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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Details
- Release date
- 1987-08-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 60 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (12 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- police detective
Cast & crew

George Baker
as Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford
- CR
Christopher Ravenscroft
as Det. Insp. Burden
- LR
Louie Ramsay
as Dora Wexford

Ken Kitson
as Det. Sgt. Martin

Diane Keen
as Jenny Burden

John Burgess
as Dr. Len Crocker

Noah Huntley
as John Burden
- DP
Deborah Poplett
as Sheila Wexford

Christopher Ellison
as Mr. Kirkpatrick

Suzanna Hamilton
as Elizabeth Crilling
Directed by Jim Goddard, Matthew Evans, Herbert Wise +16 more