TV series
The Black Tower
1985, English, on ITV1. Created by P. D. James.
The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Latest episode
S1 E6: 13 December 1985
Aired 6 December 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- P. D. JamesCreator
- Roy MarsdenAdam Dalgliesh · 6 ep
- Martin JarvisWilfred Anstey · 6 ep
- John Franklyn-RobbinsHenry Carwardine · 6 ep
- Carol GilliesDot Moxon · 6 ep
- Richard HefferDr. Eric Hewson · 6 ep
- Harriet BagnallUrsula Hollis · 6 ep
- Pauline CollinsMaggie Hewson · 5 ep
- Rachel KempsonGrace Willison · 5 ep
- Valerie WhittingtonJennie Pegram · 5 ep
- Art MalikJulius Court · 5 ep
- Heather JamesHelen Rainer · 5 ep
- Martyn HesfordDennis Lerner · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 1985
- Last aired
- 6 December 1985
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Black Tower: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Black Tower are there?
The Black Tower has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Black Tower finished?
Yes. The Black Tower ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Black Tower?
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Who created The Black Tower?
The Black Tower was created by P. D. James and stars Roy Marsden, Martin Jarvis, John Franklyn-Robbins.