The Black Tower
The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.
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Seasons
1.8 November 1985
6.008-11-198550mA reckless move in the drugs trade turns into a dice with death for Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. The community is stunned by the violent death at Toynton Grange, and the consequences...
2.15 November 1985
6.015-11-198551mThe violent death at Toynton Grange stuns the community and has alarming consequences for Maggie Hewson. Adam Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home to visit his old friend Father B...
3.22 November 1985
6.022-11-198550mDalgliesh investigates the mysterious fire in the Black Tower and discovers Maggie Hewson's reluctance to answer questions about her meeting with her solicitor.
4.29 November 1985
6.029-11-198550mRecriminations begin at Toynton Grange nursing home after the fire in the Black Tower. Maggie Hewson faces awkward questions about her visit to her solicitor. Ursula Hollis has an...
5.6 December 1985
6.006-12-198550mAnother untimely death and a meeting to discuss the future of Toynton Grange heighten tension. Julius Court discovers that Dalgliesh has uncovered his past. The detective makes a g...
6.13 December 1985
6.006-12-198550mThe inquest into the latest death at Toynton Grange fails to provide satisfactory answers for Adam Dalgliesh. A conversation with Henry Carwardine proves more revealing. If his sol...
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