Series synopsis
Death in Holy Orders is a British mystery crime drama television series that premiered on BBC One on August 23, 2003. It ended on August 24, 2003. It stars Robert Hardy, Jesse Spencer, Martin Shaw and Janie Dee.
Detective Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances.
Premise
Detective Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Hardy as Father Martin Petrie
- Jesse Spencer as Raphael Arbuthnot
- Martin Shaw as Commander Adam Dalgliesh
- Janie Dee as Emma Lavenham
- Alan Howard as Father Sebastian Morell
- Jeff Rawle as Father Peregrine Glover
- Hugh Fraser as George Gregory
- Clive Wood as Archdeacon Matthew Crampton
Supporting cast
- Tom Goodman-Hill as Eric Surtees
- John Clegg as Father John Betterton
- Emma Rydal as Karen Surtees
- Alex Hassell as Peter Buckhurst
- Jonathan Coy as Clive Stannard
- Maggie McCarthy as Ruby Pilbeam
- Julia McKenzie as Margaret Munroe
- Freda Dowie as Agatha Betterton
- Roger Morlidge as Inspector Roger Yarborough
Guest cast
- William Willoughby as Ronald Treeves
- David Calder as Sir Alred Treeves
- Teddie Thompson as Liz Crampton
- James Curran as Parishioner
- Richard Huw as Doctor George Manion
- Christopher Fox as Police Officer
- Alex Avery as Pathologist Mark Ayling
- Victoria Scarborough as Inspector Kate Miskin
- Stephen Noonan as Detective Sergeant Tony Rudson
- Richard Cubison as Nobby Clark
- Bridget Turner as Mildred Fawcett
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | August 23, 2003 | August 24, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances. It turns into a major murder inquiry. |
August 23, 2003 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Members of St Anselm's theological college close ranks as detective Adam Dalgliesh's investigations uncover a web of intrigue. |
August 24, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 23, 2003 |
| Last aired | August 24, 2003 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:05:00 |