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Malice Aforethought (2005)

TV Series ★ 4.5 69 min

Crime Drama

Malice Aforethought is a 2005 ITV drama based on Anthony Berkeley Cox’s 1931 novel of the same name, made by Granada Television. There was an earlier BBC television adaptation of this novel in 1979. Dr. Edmund Bickleigh is married to a particularly overbearing woman who reminds him at every turn that he is living in her house. But the good doctor has outside interests to help him cope.

David Blair Director

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Released
April 10, 2005
Runtime
69 min
IMDb
tt0433411

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Cast

Ronnie Masterson Ronnie Masterson Miss Janet Wapworthy Phyllis Ryan Miss Adele Peavey Fiona O'Shaughnessy Fiona O'Shaughnessy Florence Barbara Flynn Barbara Flynn Julia Bickleigh Ben Miller Ben Miller Dr. Edmund Bickleigh Megan Dodds Megan Dodds Madeleine Cranmere Peter Vaughan Peter Vaughan Widdicombe Joseph Beattie Joseph Beattie Denny Bourne Richard Armitage Richard Armitage William Chatford

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What is Malice Aforethought about?
Malice Aforethought is a 2005 ITV drama based on Anthony Berkeley Cox’s 1931 novel of the same name, made by Granada Television. There was an earlier BBC television adaptation of this novel in 1979. Dr. Edmund Bickleigh is married to a particularly overbearing woman who reminds him at every turn that he is living in her house. But the good doctor has outside interests to help him cope.
Who created Malice Aforethought?
Malice Aforethought was created by David Blair.
Who stars in Malice Aforethought?
Malice Aforethought stars Ronnie Masterson, Phyllis Ryan, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Barbara Flynn.
When was Malice Aforethought released?
Malice Aforethought is a 2005 crime, drama series.
Where can I watch Malice Aforethought?
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