TV series
Devices and Desires
1991, English, on ITV1. Created by P. D. James.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard, ostensibly on leave to mourn the death of a close friend and settle her estate at a coastal cottage, soon finds himself entangled in a murder investigation when a serial killer dubbed the 'Norfolk Whistler' strikes near a local nuclear power station.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode #1.6
Aired 8 February 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- P. D. JamesCreator
- Roy MarsdenCommander Adam Dalgliesh · 6 ep
- Susannah YorkMeg Dennison · 6 ep
- Gemma JonesAlice Mair · 6 ep
- James FaulknerDr. Alex Mair · 6 ep
- Tony HaygarthChief Inspector Terry Rickards · 6 ep
- Tom ChadbonMiles Lessingham · 6 ep
- Jamie NewallJonathan Reeves · 5 ep
- Lisa TaylorTheresa Blaney · 5 ep
- Helena MichellCaroline Amphlett · 4 ep
- Robert HinesNeil Pascoe · 4 ep
- Nicola CowperAmy Camm · 4 ep
- Tom GeorgesonRyan Blaney · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 January 1991
- Last aired
- 8 February 1991
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Devices and Desires is based on
Devices and Desires is based on Devices and Desires, a 1989 novel by P. D. James, published by Faber & Faber.
Novel · 1989
Devices and Desires
By P. D. James
Published by Faber & Faber
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Devices and Desires: quick answers
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How many seasons of Devices and Desires are there?
Devices and Desires has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Devices and Desires finished?
Yes. Devices and Desires ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Devices and Desires on?
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Devices and Desires parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Devices and Desires?
If you liked Devices and Desires, try Barnaby Jones, Agatha Christie's Marple, Signora Volpe.
Who created Devices and Desires?
Devices and Desires was created by P. D. James and stars Roy Marsden, Susannah York, Gemma Jones.
What is Devices and Desires based on?
Devices and Desires is based on Devices and Desires, a 1989 novel by P. D. James, published by Faber & Faber.