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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

1980, English. Directed by John Davies & Tony Wharmby.

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is streaming on Hulu, Britbox, and PBS Masterpiece in India.

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Released
30 March 1980
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Pat Sandys
based on novel or bookmurder mystery

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What Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is based on

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is based on Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.

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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? runs 180 minutes (3h 0m).

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Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is streaming on Hulu, Britbox, and PBS Masterpiece in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Why Didn't They Ask Evans??

If you liked Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, try Dead Man's Folly, Is There a Killer in My Family?, Kept Woman.

Who directed Why Didn't They Ask Evans??

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980) was directed by John Davies and Tony Wharmby and stars Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, Bernard Miles.

What is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? based on?

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is based on Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.

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