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  • Death of an Expert Witness (1983–1983)
  • TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Death of an Expert Witness (1983–1983)
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Forensic scientist Dr. Edwin Lorrimer is murdered. Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is assigned the case, having recently investigated another killing in the area. His pursuit of the truth unravels a web of dark secrets.
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Robin Chapman (dramatisation) | P.D. James (novel)
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Updated Apr 8, 1983

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Apr 8, 1983 (United Kingdom)

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53 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Roy Marsden
Adam Dalgliesh Adam Dalgliesh   See fewer
7
Barry Foster
Dr. Maxim Howarth Dr. Maxim Howarth   See fewer
7
Ray Brooks
Dr. Henry Kerrison Dr. Henry Kerrison   See fewer
7
Ivor Roberts
Inspector Blakelock Inspector Blakelock   See fewer
7
John Vine
DS John Massingham / DI John Massingham DS John Massingham / DI John Massingham   See fewer
7
Andrew Ray
Clifford Bradley Clifford Bradley   See fewer
6
Brenda Blethyn
Angela Foley Angela Foley   See fewer
6
Malcolm Terris
DI Tom Doyle DI Tom Doyle   See fewer
6
Chloe Franks
Brenda Pridmore Brenda Pridmore   See fewer
6
Fiona Walker
Stella Mawson, aka 'Star' Stella Mawson, aka 'Star'   See fewer
5
Stephen Thorne
Paul Middlemass Paul Middlemass   See fewer
5
Valerie Testa
Claire Easterbrook Claire Easterbrook   See fewer
5
Meg Davies
Domenica Howarth Domenica Howarth   See fewer
4
John Bryans
Chief Superintendent Mercer Chief Superintendent Mercer   See fewer
4
Annabelle Lanyon
Nell Kerrison Nell Kerrison   See fewer
4
Geoffrey Palmer
Dr. Edwin Lorrimer Dr. Edwin Lorrimer   See fewer
3
Rhoda Lewis
Miss Willard Miss Willard   See fewer
3
Kate Lansbury
Mrs. Pridmore Mrs. Pridmore   See fewer
3
Wendy Gifford
Anne Kerrison Anne Kerrison   See fewer
3
Sheridan Ball
Sue Bradley Sue Bradley   See fewer
3
Maryann Turner
Mrs. Bidwell Mrs. Bidwell   See fewer
3
Richard Foxton
Sergeant Reynolds Sergeant Reynolds   See fewer
3
Carl Adams
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
3
Toby Scopes
William Kerrison William Kerrison   See fewer
3
Cyril Cusack
Mr. Lorrimer Mr. Lorrimer   See fewer
2
Jack Carr
Mr. Pridmore Mr. Pridmore   See fewer
2
Peter Howell
Sir Charles Freeborn Sir Charles Freeborn   See fewer
2
Stacey Tendeter
Jean Dalgliesh Jean Dalgliesh   See fewer
1
Dorothy White
Dora Meakin Dora Meakin   See fewer
1
Philip Guard
Dr. Green Dr. Green   See fewer
1
Rob Gillion
Mortuary Attendant Mortuary Attendant   See fewer
1
John Cater
Alfred Goddard Alfred Goddard   See fewer
1
Joy Allen
District Nurse District Nurse   See fewer
1
Janet Davies
Mrs. Winifred Swaffield Mrs. Winifred Swaffield   See fewer
1
Richard Beale
Mr. Bidwell Mr. Bidwell   See fewer
1
1
Noel Johnson
Major Hunt Major Hunt   See fewer
1
Anthony Dawes
Mr. Mitching Mr. Mitching   See fewer
1
Edgar Stokes
Scientist in Library Scientist in Library   See fewer
1
Allan Mitchell
Dr. Michael Woods Dr. Michael Woods   See fewer
1
Gloria Stewart
Sophie Middlemass Sophie Middlemass   See fewer
1
Patrick Marley
Father Martin Father Martin   See fewer
1
1
Michael Quinto
Duty Sergeant Barry Duty Sergeant Barry   See fewer
1
Margaret Lang
Woman Administrator Woman Administrator   See fewer
1
Tony Sheene
Other Official Other Official   See fewer
1
John Last
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
Simon Wright
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
Harold Woolnough
Other Official Other Official   See fewer
1
Barry Noble
Local Detective Local Detective   See fewer
1
Cherie Laine
Girl Typist Girl Typist   See fewer
1
Julie Brown
Dead Girl Dead Girl   See fewer
1
Elizabeth Broom
Dog Lady Dog Lady   See fewer
1
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