TV series
Melissa
1974, English, on BBC One. Created by Francis Durbridge.
Three-part thriller serial by Francis Durbridge. BBC. BAFTA winner Peter Barkworth stars in this captivating BBC murder mystery as Guy Foster, a journalist turned wannabe novelist who finds himself ensnared in a puzzling homicide case when he's framed for the brutal murder of his wife. Facing a life sentence, Guy races against the clock and launches his own investigation into the slaying, only to discover that he's at the center of a twisted web of intrigue and deceit.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 18 December 1974
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 4 December 1974
- Last aired
- 18 December 1974
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Melissa: quick answers
Is Melissa worth watching?
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How many seasons of Melissa are there?
Melissa has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Melissa finished?
Yes. Melissa ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Melissa suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Melissa yet.
What shows are like Melissa?
If you liked Melissa, try Mosaic, Agatha Christie's Marple, Missing You.
Who created Melissa?
Melissa was created by Francis Durbridge and stars Peter Barkworth, Ronald Fraser, Joan Benham.