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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library

7.519841 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

Amateur detective Miss Jane Marple investigates the murder of a young woman whose body is found in the library at Gossington Hall, home of Colonel and Mrs. Arthur Bantry.

DirectorSilvio Narizzano
WriterT.R. Bowen
ProducerGuy Slater

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Body in the Library (1)
Dec 26, 1984 8.0
E2
The Body in the Library (2)
Dec 27, 1984 8.0
E3
The Body in the Library (3)
Dec 28, 1984 8.0

Cast · Directed by Silvio Narizzano

JHJoan Hickson
Joan Hickson
Miss Marple
GWGwen Watford
Gwen Watford
Dolly Bantry
ACAndrew Cruickshank
Andrew Cruickshank
Conway Jefferson
FJFrederick Jaeger
Frederick Jaeger
Colonel Melchett
DHDavid Horovitch
David Horovitch
Detective Inspector Slack
CMCiaran Madden
Ciaran Madden
Adelaide Jefferson
AS
Anthony Smee
Basil Blake
JCJess Conrad
Jess Conrad
Raymond Starr

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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library — streaming FAQ

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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.

How many seasons are in Miss Marple: The Body in the Library?

Miss Marple: The Body in the Library has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1984.

Are all episodes of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library?

No — Miss Marple: The Body in the Library ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Miss Marple: The Body in the Library based on?

Miss Marple: The Body in the Library is based on Miss Marple.