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Devices and Desires

Episode #1.4 (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With Toby Gledhill's suicide, there is one less suspect in the mix. No one is quite sure why he killed himself, let alone in such a public manner, but most are putting it down to a breakdown of some sort. Chief Inspector Rickards continues...See moreWith Toby Gledhill's suicide, there is one less suspect in the mix. No one is quite sure why he killed himself, let alone in such a public manner, but most are putting it down to a breakdown of some sort. Chief Inspector Rickards continues to interview various suspects and possible witnesses and is starting to find holes in many of their alibis. Dalgliesh gets some interesting information about Caroline Amphlett including the fact that she has purchased a large boat and is stocking it for seems to be a long voyage. Her boyfriend, Jonathan Reeves, questions the wisdom of having provided her with an alibi. Ryan Blaney's daughter Theresa has an appendicitis attack and fearing that she might die, tells her father that she has something important that she must share with their parish priest. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
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Thomas Ellice (dramatisation) | P.D. James (novel)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 25, 1991

Release date
Jan 25, 1991 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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30 cast members
Name Known for
Roy Marsden
Commander Adam Dalgliesh Commander Adam Dalgliesh   See fewer
Susannah York
Meg Dennison Meg Dennison   See fewer
Gemma Jones
Alice Mair Alice Mair   See fewer
James Faulkner
Dr. Alex Mair Dr. Alex Mair   See fewer
Tony Haygarth
Chief Inspector Terry Rickards Chief Inspector Terry Rickards   See fewer
Tom Georgeson
Ryan Blaney Ryan Blaney   See fewer
Tom Chadbon
Miles Lessingham (credit only) Miles Lessingham (credit only)   See fewer
Harry Burton
Dr. Toby Gledhill Dr. Toby Gledhill   See fewer
Nicola Cowper
Amy Camm Amy Camm   See fewer
Robert Hines
Neil Pascoe Neil Pascoe   See fewer
Helena Michell
Caroline Amphlett Caroline Amphlett   See fewer
Jamie Newall
Jonathan Reeves Jonathan Reeves   See fewer
Lisa Ellis
Theresa Blaney (as Lisa Taylor) Theresa Blaney (as Lisa Taylor)   See fewer
Al Ashton
Det Sgt Stuart 'Jumbo' Oliphant Det Sgt Stuart 'Jumbo' Oliphant   See fewer
Benedict Martin
Det Con Price Det Con Price   See fewer
John Judd
George Jago George Jago   See fewer
Mitzi Rogers
Doris Jago Doris Jago   See fewer
Cherith Mellor
Grace Mitchell Grace Mitchell   See fewer
Simon Cook
Patrick Mitchell Patrick Mitchell   See fewer
Michael Harbour
Charlie Walters (as Michael N. Harbour) Charlie Walters (as Michael N. Harbour)   See fewer
Colin Rix
Henry Reeves Henry Reeves   See fewer
Sheila Burrell
Miss Beasley Miss Beasley   See fewer
Patricia Kane
Lilian Potter Lilian Potter   See fewer
Sarah James
Shirley Coles Shirley Coles   See fewer
Miles Foster
Dr. Entwhistle Dr. Entwhistle   See fewer
Claire Vousden
Tour Guide Tour Guide   See fewer
Richard Hastings
Timmy Camm Timmy Camm   See fewer
Nathan Deakin
Anthony Blaney Anthony Blaney   See fewer
Amanda Smith
Maeve Blaney Maeve Blaney   See fewer
Georgina Smith
Marie Blaney Marie Blaney   See fewer
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