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The Black Tower

7.219851 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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.

WriterP. D. James

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
8 November 1985
Nov 8, 1985 6.0
E2
15 November 1985
Nov 15, 1985 6.0
E3
22 November 1985
Nov 22, 1985 6.0
E4
29 November 1985
Nov 29, 1985 6.0
E5
6 December 1985
Dec 6, 1985 6.0
E6
13 December 1985
Dec 6, 1985 6.0

Cast

RMRoy Marsden
Roy Marsden
Adam Dalgliesh
MJMartin Jarvis
Martin Jarvis
Wilfred Anstey
JFJohn Franklyn-Robbins
John Franklyn-Robbins
Henry Carwardine
CG
Carol Gillies
Dot Moxon
RHRichard Heffer
Richard Heffer
Dr. Eric Hewson
HB
Harriet Bagnall
Ursula Hollis

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The Black Tower isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Black Tower?

The Black Tower has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The Black Tower out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Black Tower are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Black Tower?

No — The Black Tower ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.