Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.5/10
Malice Aforethought
Overview
Malice Aforethought is a four-part 1979 BBC Two miniseries by Philip Mackie, adapted from Anthony Berkeley Cox's (pen name Francis Iles) 1931 noir novel of the same name. For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Hywel Bennett
Dr Edmund Bickleigh
Cheryl Campbell
Madeleine Cranmere
Belinda Carroll
Ivy Ridgeway
David Ashford
William Chatford
Vivienne Moore
Maid
Seasons
Miniseries
4 Episodes • Aired 1979-03-15
For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.
