When I first heard that there was going to be another Miss Marple series, I rejoiced. After looking at pictures of Geraldine McEwan, I thought that she very much looked the part. Then came the announcement about the episodes. The first four would be "The Murder at the Vicarage," "A Murder is Announced," "4:50 From Paddington," and "The Body in the Library." Four of the best novels. Great. But then came word that they would be tweaking Miss Marple's character so that she had an affair with a married man in her past. No, this can't be true, I said! Just a rumor!
Sadly it was not. And the changes just don't work. There's even a lesbian twist in "The Body in the Library." McEwan tries her best, and I enjoyed her performance. The Marple of this series is very sprightly and energetic. McEwan's performance is fun and engaging. I give tremendous credit to this fine actrss.
Yes, it has fantastic production values. Yes, the score is lively and upbeat. Yes, the acting is terrific all around. But the bad writing and horrible changes can't save this show from drowning.moreless
Agatha Christie's Marple
Sunday 9:00 PM on ITV Premiered Dec 12, 2004 Between Seasons
Show Summary
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Welcome to the Agatha Christie's Marple guide at TV.com. Geraldine McEwan (series 1-3) and Julia McKenzie (from series 4) star in the latest TV adaption of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories. Following in the footsteps of Gracie Fields, Margaret Rutherford, Angela Lansbury, Helen Hayes and Joan Hickson, Geraldine McEwan brought the part of the elderly amateur sleuthwith an extraordinary knack of solving crimes back to the small screen in 2004. The series is based on the Miss Marple stories by Agatha Christie. Early episodes were adapted from Miss Marple novels and short stories, while later episodes see the character of Miss Marple inserted into other works by Agatha Christie. Opinions diverged as to McEwan's suitability to the role, while changes made to give the stories a more modern edge proved controversial. Despite this, the series proved popular and attracted large viewing figures in the UK and around the world. After the completion of filming of the third series, Geraldine McEwan decided to retire from the role, and the part of Miss Marple was awarded to Julia McKenzie. A documentary entitled Behind The Scenes: Agatha Christie's Marple was shown on ITV3 after the final episode of the first series. The documentary is available on the DVD release of the first series. Agatha Christie's Marple is co-produced by ITV Studios and Agatha Christie Ltd.moreless
Previously Aired Episode
| S 6 : Ep 3 | Endless Night | ||
| S 6 : Ep 2 | Greenshaw's Folly | ||
| S 6 : Ep 1 | A Caribbean Mystery | ||
| S 5 : Ep 4 | The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side | Aired 1/2/11 | |
| S 5 : Ep 3 | The Blue Geranium | Aired 12/29/10 |
 Geraldine McEwan |
Miss Jane Marple (Series 1-3) (2004-2008) |
 Julia McKenzie |
Miss Jane Marple (Series 4-) (2009-) |
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Christmas Crackers 2010
By Heather Hughes, Dec 15, 2010
By Micheal Hise, Oct 09, 2007
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The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
S 5 : Ep 4
Aired 1/2/11 (1:29:00)
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The Blue Geranium
S 5 : Ep 3
Aired 12/29/10 (1:28:00)
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The Secret of Chimneys
S 5 : Ep 2
Aired 12/27/10 (1:29:00)
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The Pale Horse
S 5 : Ep 1
Aired 8/30/10 (1:30:00)
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At Bertram's Hotel
11/30/117Reply
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Miss Marple: Joan Hickson
11/30/114Reply
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
07/13/111Reply
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The New Miss Marple?
07/07/094Reply
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Does anybody know...
04/04/095Reply
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Themes
altruistic behavior, cerebral, characters with hidden agendas, fish out of water, for the aarp crowd