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Plot. Leonard Vole is arrested for the murder of Emily French, a wealthy older woman. Unaware that he was a married man, Miss French made him her principal heir, casting suspicion on Leonard. When his wife, Romaine, agrees to testify, she does so not in Leonard's defence but as a witness for the prosecution.
The Witness for the Prosecution is a 2016 British mystery drama thriller television serial broadcast on BBC One over Christmas 2016. The two-part programme was adapted by Sarah Phelps and directed by Julian Jarrold and is based on Agatha Christie's short story of the same name.
- United Kingdom
- Sarah Phelps
The Witness for the Prosecution: With Billy Howle, Kim Cattrall, Monica Dolan, Andrea Riseborough. The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
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- 2017-01-30
Agatha Christie's The Witness for the Prosecution, re-imagined by writer Sarah Phelps for BBC. Starring Kim Cattrall, Toby Jones, Andrea Riseborough, Billy Howle and Monica Dolan.
- 3 min
The Witness for the Prosecution. ⍔ Short Story. 1925. 1920s London. A murder, brutal and bloodthirsty, has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the glamorous and enormously rich Emily French.
The Witness for the Prosecution thrusts its star into the spotlight with a systematically crafted script, expertly executed performances, and engaging acerbity. Read Critics Reviews. TOP...
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- Drama, Mystery & Thriller
The Witness for the Prosecution. Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover in order to inherit her wealth. Based on Agatha Christie's classic book. On iPlayer....
