TV series
Shroud for a Nightingale
1984–, English, on ITV1. Created by P. D. James.
When a nursing student with a penchant for petty extortion is fatally poisoned during a routine procedure, Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham must find out
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 78 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 6 April 1984
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- P. D. JamesCreator
- Roy MarsdenAdam Dalgliesh · 5 ep
- Joss AcklandStephen Courtney-Briggs · 5 ep
- Sheila AllenMatron Mary Taylor · 5 ep
- Liz FraserSister Mavis Gearing · 5 ep
- Thelma WhiteleySister Ethel Brumfett · 5 ep
- Andree EvansSister Hilda Rolfe · 5 ep
- John VineDS John Massingham · 5 ep
- Rosalyn ElvinMadeleine Goodall · 5 ep
- Natalie OgleChristine Dakers · 5 ep
- Judi MaynardJulia Pardoe · 5 ep
- Sarah ThomasMaureen Burt · 5 ep
- Marcia TuckerShirley Dalston · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 March 1984
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Shroud for a Nightingale: quick answers
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How many seasons of Shroud for a Nightingale are there?
Shroud for a Nightingale has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 78 minutes each.
Is Shroud for a Nightingale finished?
Shroud for a Nightingale is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Shroud for a Nightingale on?
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Shroud for a Nightingale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Shroud for a Nightingale?
If you liked Shroud for a Nightingale, try The Chelsea Detective, Annika, 77 Sunset Strip.
Who created Shroud for a Nightingale?
Shroud for a Nightingale was created by P. D. James and stars Roy Marsden, Joss Ackland, Sheila Allen.