Ordeal By Innocence

20181 seriesEntertainment / Detective
Available on
BBC One

Based on the 1958 novel written by Agatha Christie, director Sandra Goldbacher expertly delivers this murder mystery into a three-part miniseries. A year and a half prior to when the story begins, the Argylls are riled from the brutal murder of their heiress mother, Rachel, and the person accused of her murder, Rachel's adopted son Jack, whom later died in prison. Now, Leo Argyll is ready to marry his secretary and gathers his four surviving adopted kids together. When a shocking revelation comes to light that Jack was innocent in the murder, the question of who really murdered Rachel arises.

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An unexpected guest at Sunny Point throws the identity of Rachel Argyll's killer in doubt. Some upsetting scenes.

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Calgary is determined to prove that Jack died an innocent man. Contains some strong language.

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The events leading up to Rachel Argyll's death are revealed, and her killer is unmasked. Contains some strong language.

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