Drama

Dalgliesh

Based on P.D. James' global bestsellers, this riveting mystery series stars Bertie Carvel as enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. A recent widower and acclaimed poet, Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England.

Shroud for a Nightingale, Part 1

45m 9s

DCI Adam Dalgliesh is sent to a nursing school to investigate the death of Heather Pearce, a student poisoned during a demonstration. But as he uncovers the secrets that infect the school, can Dalgliesh identify the killer before they strike again? Guest stars include Fenella Woolgar, Richard Dillane and Amanda Root.

Episodes

  • Shroud for a Nightingale, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Shroud for a Nightingale, Part 1

    S1 E101 - 45m 9s

    DCI Adam Dalgliesh is sent to a nursing school to investigate the death of Heather Pearce, a student poisoned during a demonstration. But as he uncovers the secrets that infect the school, can Dalgliesh identify the killer before they strike again? Guest stars include Fenella Woolgar, Richard Dillane and Amanda Root.

  • Shroud for a Nightingale, Part 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Shroud for a Nightingale, Part 2

    S1 E102 - 45m 36s

    After the death of another student nurse at Nightingale House, Dalgliesh's hunt for the murderer intensifies. A private patient who died at the on-site hospital might hold the answer, but Dalgliesh's curiosity puts his own life in danger.

  • The Black Tower, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Black Tower, Part 1

    S1 E103 - 44m 58s

    Dalgliesh is invited to Dorset by an old friend, only to discover that he has recently died, as has a resident at a mysterious nearby home for the disabled. Though technically off-duty, Dalgliesh wonders if there's a connection between the deaths. Guest stars include Jonjo O'Neill.

  • The Black Tower, Part 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Black Tower, Part 2

    S1 E104 - 45m 13s

    After another suspicious death at Toynton Grange, a vote is held on its future. Convinced that the deaths are linked, Dalgliesh races to identify the murderer before they can escape or kill again. But could he be next?

  • A Taste for Death, Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Taste for Death, Part 1

    S1 E105 - 44m 45s

    Two bodies are found in a London church with their throats slashed: a homeless man and an aristocratic Tory MP, who had recently resigned after a guest drowned at his wife's birthday party. Dalgliesh is called in to investigate. Guest stars include Jane Lapotaire (Downton Abbey, The Crown) and Fra Fee (Hawkeye).

  • A Taste for Death, Part 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Taste for Death, Part 2

    S1 E106 - 45m 35s

    Another violent attack at the church seems to rule out Dalgliesh's main suspect. After discovering more home truths about Sir Paul's family, Dalgliesh is forced to draw on his own personal tragedies to disarm the killer.

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